Knowledge, Practices, and Acceptance of Physiotherapists About the Use of Immersive Virtual Reality in Clinical Practice.

NCT06252363 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: VR-PHYSIO
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 155
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Objective: The aim of this online cross-sectional survey is to investigate the knowledge, practices, and acceptance of use of immersive virtual reality (VR) in clinical practice in physiotherapists. Methods: Physiotherapists from different French-speaking and Dutch-speaking countries will be recruited using non-probability sampling. The survey will be available online on LimeSurvey software for a period of 4 months. The questionnaire will include questions about: general data; knowledge about immersive VR; immersive VR usage in clinical practice; intention to use immersive VR; attitudes towards immersive VR; perceived usefulness of immersive VR; perceived ease of use of immersive VR; social influence on using immersive VR. Discussion: This study will be the first to investigate the knowledge, practices, and acceptance of use of immersive VR in clinical practice in physiotherapists from different countries around the world. This investigation could lead to a better understanding of the current (non-)implementation of this means of rehabilitation in physiotherapy, and help develop ways to better implement it in physiotherapists' clinical practice.

Conditions

Immersive Virtual Reality

Keywords

Physiotherapy; Physical Therapy; Survey; Clinical practice

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (7)

• Knowledge about immersive virtual reality

  General knowledge about immersive virtual reality will be assessed using closed questions.

  Baseline (at the time of completing the questionnaire)

• Use of immersive virtual reality (practice)

  Use of immersive virtual reality will be assessed using closed questions (e.g., duration and frequency of use, pathologies treated, age of patients treated, system used, type of rehabilitation,...).

  Baseline (at the time of completing the questionnaire)

• Intention to use immersive virtual reality

  Intention to use immersive virtual reality will be assessed using closed questions (e.g., research performed by oneself, readiness to invest,...).

  Baseline (at the time of completing the questionnaire)

• Attitudes towards immersive virtual reality

  Attitudes towards immersive virtual reality will be assessed using Likert-scale questions (e.g., desire to find out more, perceived suitability for different people,...).

  Baseline (at the time of completing the questionnaire)

• Perceived usefulness of immersive virtual reality

  Perceived usefulness of immersive virtual reality will be assessed using Likert-scale questions (e.g., general usefulness in physiotherapy, usefulness for different clinical outcomes, usefulness as a means of rehabilitation,...).

  Baseline (at the time of completing the questionnaire)

• Perceived ease of use of immersive virtual reality

  Perceived ease of use of immersive virtual reality will be assessed using Likert-scale questions (ease of use for oneself, patients, and other physiotherapists).

  Baseline (at the time of completing the questionnaire)

• Social influence on using immersive virtual reality

  Social influence on using immersive virtual reality will be assessed using Likert-scale questions (influence of people inside and outside the workplace on using immersive virtual reality in clinical practice).

  Baseline (at the time of completing the questionnaire)

Study Arms (1)

Practicing physiotherapists

French- or Dutch-speaking physiotherapists currently practicing their profession

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

French-speaking or Dutch-speaking graduates in physiotherapy currently practicing as physiotherapists.

Eligibility Criteria: * To have a degree in physiotherapy * Currently practicing as a physiotherapist * To speak French or Dutch

Contact the study team to discuss eligibility requirements. They can help determine if this study is right for you.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Université Catholique de Louvain: lead

Study Sites (1)

Université Catholique de Louvain

Brussels, 1200, Belgium

Location

Study Officials

• Laurent Pitance, PhD

  Université Catholique de Louvain

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 1, 2024
• First Posted: February 9, 2024
• Study Start: February 23, 2024
• Primary Completion: July 23, 2024
• Study Completion: July 23, 2024
• Last Updated: August 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

Locations

BE (1)