Exploring Physical Therapists and Wounded Soldiers' Perceptions Toward Integrating Emotional Elements Into Rehabilitation
Physical Therapist and Patient Perspectives on Emotional Support in Physical Therapy Rehabilitation for Injured Soldiers: An Empirical Investigation of Needs, Facilitators, and Barriers in Providing Body-Mind Support
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Brief Summary
This study aims to examine the perceptions, attitudes, and knowledge of physical therapists regarding the integration of emotional support into the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers. It further aims to determine the patients perceptions of their own rehabilitation needs, what motivates them and what acts as barriers to their motivation. Lastly, it aims to explore the physical therapists perceptions as to what enhances or hinders patients motivation for rehabilitation success.
Trial Health
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Started Nov 2024
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
November 5, 2024
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 16, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 26, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 1, 2027
August 26, 2025
July 1, 2025
2.1 years
July 16, 2025
August 18, 2025
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
personal and professional characteristics
questionnaire we created that includes: gender, age, education, clinical specialty, number of patients seen per week, place of work, participation in training workshops
Nov 2024 - Dec 2025
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Role perception questionnaire
Nov 2024 - Dec 2025
Other Outcomes (4)
Interviews with physical therapists and wounded soldiers
May 2025 - March 2026
Empathy questionnaire
Nov 2024 - Dec 2025
Burnout questionnaire
Nov 2024 - Dec 2025
- +1 more other outcomes
Eligibility Criteria
Physical therapists will be recruited through advertisements in social media forums, in dedicated physical therapy groups, at relevant conferences in the field, and through non profits that cater to physical therapists. Injured servicemen will also be recruited through online forums, and through snowball sampling. All participants will reside in Israel.
You may qualify if:
- physical therapists who currently work with, or have worked with, injured servicemen in public or private rehabilitation settings.
- Injured servicemen between the ages of 18-35.
You may not qualify if:
- Physical therapists with more than one year of professional experience.
- Injured servicemen exclude those who suffered traumatic brain injury
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Haifa University
Haifa, 3498838, Israel
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE ONLY
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 16, 2025
First Posted
August 26, 2025
Study Start
November 5, 2024
Primary Completion (Estimated)
December 1, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
August 1, 2027
Last Updated
August 26, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-07