Examination of Physiotherapists' Knowledge, Awareness and Competence on Physical Activity and Exercise in Hemophilia Patients

NCT06879392 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2025-79
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 300
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to assess physiotherapists' knowledge levels, awareness, perceived roles, adequacy of education received, learning preferences, and external barriers regarding exercise and physical activity in individuals with hemophilia. The findings will help identify physiotherapists' educational needs and contribute to the development of strategies to enhance their effectiveness in hemophilia management.

Conditions

Hemophilia

Keywords

Hemophilia; physical activity; exercise; physiotherapists; knowledge; awareness; sufficiency

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Physiotherapists' Knowledge

  One of the primary outcomes of this study is physiotherapists' knowledge level about physical activity and exercise in hemophilia patients.The knowledge level of physiotherapists will be measured with the questionnaire developed.

  From March 2025 to June 2025

• Physiotherapists' Awareness

  One of the primary outcomes of this study is physiotherapists' awareness level about physical activity and exercise in hemophilia patients.One of the primary outcomes of this study is physiotherapists' knowledge level about physical activity and exercise in hemophilia patients.The wareness level of physiotherapists will be measured with the questionnaire developed.

  From March 2025 to June 2025

• Physiotherapists' Competence

  One of the primary outcomes of this study is physiotherapists' competence level about physical activity and exercise in hemophilia patients.The competence level of physiotherapists will be measured with the questionnaire developed.

  From March 2025 to June 2025

Study Arms (1)

physiotherapists

A physiotherapist is a healthcare professional who uses various techniques and methods to treat, prevent, and improve movement and functional impairments. Physiotherapists help restore the normal function of body systems such as the musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiopulmonary systems.

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

300

You may qualify if:

• Profession Group: Participants must be physiotherapists.

You may not qualify if:

• Non-Physiotherapists: Individuals who are not licensed physiotherapists will be excluded from the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Gulhane School of Medicine: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Health Sciences Gülhane Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Ankara, Keçiören, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hemophilia A; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Blood Coagulation Disorders, Inherited; Blood Coagulation Disorders; Hematologic Diseases; Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases; Coagulation Protein Disorders; Hemorrhagic Disorders; Genetic Diseases, Inborn; Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 8, 2025
• First Posted: March 17, 2025
• Study Start: March 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: August 10, 2025
• Study Completion: August 20, 2025
• Last Updated: August 21, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Locations

TU (1)