Have Physical Therapists Attitudes and Beliefs Towards Vital Assessment Changed Following the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
Previous studies prior to the COVID-19 pandemic show that cardiovascular and blood pressure assessment by physical therapists is inadequate or lacking despite prior training. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory function may become more critical as the manifestation of long COVID has become a concern. The purpose of this study is to determine whether physical therapists' attitudes and beliefs towards vital sign assessment have changed following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 23
Maximum Age: 100
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• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist
• Must be actively be involved in clinical practice
• Must have ≥ 5 years of experience practicing in a clinical setting as a Physical Therapist
Locations
United States
Ohio
Youngstown State University
RECRUITING
Youngstown
Contact Information
Primary
Edmund C Ickert, PhD
ecickert@ysu.edu
3309411326
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-09-08
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-05-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 500
Treatments
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists currently working in a clinical setting.~Group Participants (Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria)~Inclusion Criteria:~1. Must be a licensed Physical Therapist~2. Must be actively be involved in clinical practice~3. Must have ≥ 5 years of experience practicing in a clinical setting as a Physical Therapist~Exclusion Criteria:~(1) Did not provide informed consent~The survey will be disseminated across the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) email lists. Further potential candidates may be identified through existing professional networks, clinical settings, and social medial/internet-based searching.
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Sponsors
Leads: Youngstown State University
Collaborators: Duke University