NCT07576751

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the extent to which physiotherapy sessions in Flemish nursing homes adhere to the IAGG-GARN guidelines and to explore factors influencing clinical practice among physiotherapists. The study targets multiple nursing homes across Flanders, with 3 to 5 centers in each of the provinces of Limburg, Antwerp, and Flemish Brabant. This selection ensures variation in geographic location and organizational context. The participants in this study are physiotherapists working in the participating nursing homes. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • To what extent do the physiotherapy sessions align with the IAGG-GARN guidelines?
  • Are there differences in physiotherapy session content and volume according to physiotherapist characteristics and resident characteristics?
  • What barriers and facilitators do physiotherapists experience when implementing guideline-based practice in Flemish nursing homes? Researchers will observe physiotherapy sessions delivered as part of routine care and document session content and duration using structured observation diaries. Participating physiotherapists will also take part in focus groups discussing experiences with guideline implementation, barriers, facilitators, and clinical decision-making.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
31mo left

Started Mar 2026

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

3 active sites

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress5%
Mar 2026Dec 2028

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 23, 2026

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 2, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 8, 2026

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2028

Expected
11 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2028

Last Updated

May 8, 2026

Status Verified

May 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

April 2, 2026

Last Update Submit

May 4, 2026

Conditions

Guideline ImplementationPhysiotherapyNursing HomesFocus Group

Keywords

Physical therapyOlder adultsGeriatricsLong-term careGuideline implementationFocus groupsClinical practice

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Guideline Adherence to IAGG-GARN Recommendations

    Overall adherence of physiotherapy sessions in Flemish nursing homes to IAGG-GARN recommendations. Adherence is assessed through structured direct observation of the routine physiotherapy sessions. The secondary outcomes are operationalize adherence to the guideline (frequency, exercise intensity, exercise duration, exercise type and personalization)

    2 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (15)

  • Exercise Description

    2 weeks

  • Use of Equipment, Aids or Materials

    2 weeks

  • Exercise format

    2 weeks

  • Group Size

    2 weeks

  • Level of supervision

    2 weeks

  • +10 more secondary outcomes

Other Outcomes (3)

  • Background information physiotherapists

    baseline

  • Background information residents

    baseline

  • Focus groups with physiotherapists

    2 days

Interventions

Mapping therapy sessionsOTHER

Mapping therapy sessions provided by physical therapists in Flemish nursing homes

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

The study population consists of licensed physiotherapists working in Flemish nursing homes who provide physiotherapy to older residents

You may qualify if:

  • None beyond being a licensed physiotherapist working in a Flemish nursing home and willing to participate.

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (3)

Nursing home

Deurne, Antwerpen, Belgium

NOT YET RECRUITING

Nursing home

Zoersel, Antwerpen, Belgium

RECRUITING

Nursing home

Tongeren, Limburg, Belgium

RECRUITING

Study Officials

  • Joke Spildooren, Prof.dr

    UHasselt

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Maxine Claes, Msc

CONTACT

+3211268443maxine.claes@uhasselt.be

Joke Spildooren, Prof.dr

CONTACT

+3211269178joke.spildooren@uhasselt.be

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Target Duration
2 Weeks
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Prof. dr.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 2, 2026

First Posted

May 8, 2026

Study Start

March 23, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

January 1, 2028

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2028

Last Updated

May 8, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Locations

BE(3)