Have Physical Therapists Attitudes and Beliefs Towards Vital Assessment Changed Following the COVID-19 Pandemic?

NCT05908045 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 2023-294
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 500
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Previous studies prior to the COVID-19 pandemic show that cardiovascular and blood pressure assessment by physical therapists is inadequate or lacking despite prior training. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory function may become more critical as the manifestation of long COVID has become a concern. The purpose of this study is to determine whether physical therapists' attitudes and beliefs towards vital sign assessment have changed following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conditions

Vital Signs

Keywords

vital sign; physical therapy; assessment; covid-19

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• KAP Survey

  The KAP Survey is divided into multiple sections (4 total) as outlined below: 1. Demographic: Questions related to sample population (therapist) characteristics 2. Prior COVID-19: Questions related to therapist attitudes and practices regarding vital assessment prior to COVID-19 pandemic. 3. After COVID-19: Questions related to therapist attitudes and practices regarding vital assessment following COVID-19 pandemic. 4. Knowledge: General knowledge questions related to vital assessment.

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Physical Therapists

Physical Therapists currently working in a clinical setting. Group Participants (Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria) Inclusion Criteria: 1. Must be a licensed Physical Therapist 2. Must be actively be involved in clinical practice 3. Must have ≥ 5 years of experience practicing in a clinical setting as a Physical Therapist Exclusion Criteria: (1) Did not provide informed consent The survey will be disseminated across the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) email lists. Further potential candidates may be identified through existing professional networks, clinical settings, and social medial/internet-based searching.

Other: KAP Survey

Interventions

KAP Survey OTHER

This is a cross-sectional study that utilizes a KAP (knowledge, attitude, and practice) survey. This type of survey can be conducted on a representative sample of physical therapists who are currently involved in clinical practice. These types of surveys are useful for identifying gaps between what people know and how they act on that knowledge. There have been previous studies that have utilized KAP surveys when identifying knowledge, attitude, and practice behaviors of physical therapists.

Physical Therapists

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 23 Years - 100 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Physical Therapists who are currently working in clinical practice that have a minimum of 5 years experience (based on ability to identify practice patterns prior to the COVID-19 pandemic).

You may qualify if:

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist
• Must be actively be involved in clinical practice
• Must have ≥ 5 years of experience practicing in a clinical setting as a Physical Therapist

You may not qualify if:

• (1) Did not provide informed consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Youngstown State University: lead
• Duke University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio, 44555, United States

RECRUITING

Related Publications (4)

• Severin R, Wang E, Wielechowski A, Phillips SA. Outpatient Physical Therapist Attitudes Toward and Behaviors in Cardiovascular Disease Screening: A National Survey. Phys Ther. 2019 Jul 1;99(7):833-848. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzz042.

  PMID: 30883642 BACKGROUND

• Albarrati AM PT, PhD. Outpatient physical therapy cardiovascular assessment: Physical therapist perspective and experience. Physiother Theory Pract. 2019 Sep;35(9):843-850. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1458355. Epub 2018 Mar 29.

  PMID: 29596007 BACKGROUND

• Faletra A, Bellin G, Dunning J, Fernandez-de-Las-Penas C, Pellicciari L, Brindisino F, Galeno E, Rossettini G, Maselli F, Severin R, Mourad F. Assessing cardiovascular parameters and risk factors in physical therapy practice: findings from a cross-sectional national survey and implication for clinical practice. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2022 Aug 4;23(1):749. doi: 10.1186/s12891-022-05696-w.

  PMID: 35927658 BACKGROUND

• Frese EM, Richter RR, Burlis TV. Self-reported measurement of heart rate and blood pressure in patients by physical therapy clinical instructors. Phys Ther. 2002 Dec;82(12):1192-200.

  PMID: 12444878 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

COVID-19

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pneumonia, Viral; Pneumonia; Respiratory Tract Infections; Infections; Virus Diseases; Coronavirus Infections; Coronaviridae Infections; Nidovirales Infections; RNA Virus Infections; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases

Study Officials

• Edmund C Ickert, PhD

  Youngstown State University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Edmund C Ickert, PhD

CONTACT

3309411326; ecickert@ysu.edu

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 15, 2023
• First Posted: June 18, 2023
• Study Start: September 8, 2023
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2024
• Study Completion: May 1, 2024
• Last Updated: January 24, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)