The Impact of an Arabic Educational Video on Reducing Ageism and Promoting Positive Attitudes Toward Older Adults Among Physical Therapists An Application of the PEACE Model

NCT06848413 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: E-24-9163
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 110
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Brief Summary The goal of this experimental study is to determine the effectiveness of implementing an Arabic education video intervention based on the Positive Education about Aging and Contact Experiences (PEACE) model in reducing ageism and anxiety, promoting positive attitudes, and increasing knowledge toward older adults and assessing the effect over time among physical therapists. The main hypothesis: The investigators hypothesize that an Arabic educational video intervention based on the PEACE model will significantly reduce ageism and anxiety and increase positive attitudes and knowledge about older adults, and the effectiveness will last over time among physical therapists. Participants will:

• Complete an initial online survey assessing demographic and professional information, as well as measures of ageism, aging knowledge, anxiety about interactions with older adults, and positive and negative age stereotypes (Time-1).
• Watch a 7-minute Arabic video that includes (1) an animated segment addressing ageism and debunking stereotypes and (2) a live-action segment featuring older adults sharing personal stories to promote intergenerational contact (Time-2).
• Complete an attention check followed by the same outcome measures as in Time-1.
• Complete the same set of outcome measures one week later (Time-3) to assess any changes.

Conditions

Physiotherapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Ageism Measure

  Ageism was measured using the Fraboni Scale of Ageism (FSA), which was originally developed by Fraboni and revised by Rupp, Vodanovich, and Credé. FSA constitutes a reliable, valid, and multidimensional measure of ageism. Participants will rate 22 items concerning their attitudes toward older adults, from 1 (strongly disagree) to 6 (strongly agree) scale.

  Baseline in week 1 and after intervention in week 2.

• Aging Knowledge

  Aging knowledge was assessed using the Facts on Aging quiz (FAQ) developed by Palmore's . FAQ is used to measure the basic facts and frequent misconceptions about aging. This measure is valid and has group reliability. In addition, FAQ is currently considered the gold standard. The FAQ is a self-report scale containing 25 questions with a "true" or" false" response and takes less than 5 minutes to complete.

  Baseline in week 1 and after intervention in week 2.

• Anxiety about interacting with older adult

  Hutchison was developed and tested of the interaction anxiety about older adult measure. This measure assessed participants' feelings of discomfort or anxiety when interacting with older adults. The scale contains 3 items, and the participants will be rating each items concerning their anxiety from 1 (strongly disagree) to 6 (strongly agree).

  Baseline in week 1 and after intervention in week 2.

Other Outcomes (1)

• Attention Checks

  After intervention in week 2.

Study Arms (1)

Experimental group

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Arabic education video intervention based on the Positive Education about Aging and Contact Experiences (PEACE)

Interventions

Arabic education video intervention based on the Positive Education about Aging and Contact Experiences (PEACE) OTHER

This video is designed based on the Positive Education about Aging and Contact Experiences (PEACE), which is suitable for professional medical that is Arabic speaker only.

Experimental group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 23 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Licensed Saudi physical therapists.
• at least one year experience.

You may not qualify if:

• Students.
• Intern physical therapists.
• Physical therapy technicians.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• King Saud University: lead

Study Sites (1)

King Saud University

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 16, 2025
• First Posted: February 27, 2025
• Study Start: July 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2025
• Study Completion: December 1, 2025
• Last Updated: September 8, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Locations

SA (1)