Adherence to Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines Among Physical Therapists and Internship Students

The goal of this observational study is to learn about adherence to the 2024 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for Stroke Rehabilitation among Turkish physiotherapists and internship students treating post-stroke patients. The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. What is the level of adherence to these evidence-based stroke rehabilitation guidelines? 2. How does guideline adherence differ between licensed physiotherapists and internship students? 3. What are the most significant barriers to using these guidelines (e.g., lack of time or resources)?

Researchers will compare responses from:

* Licensed physiotherapists** (with ≥1 year of experience) * 4th-year physiotherapy students** (during internships) to understand differences in compliance.

Participants will:

* Complete an online survey about their: * Use of guideline-recommended interventions (e.g., task-specific training, technology). * Attitudes toward evidence-based practice. * Perceived barriers to applying the guidelines.

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Key information

Conditions

Evidence Based Practice Behavior Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Health Behavior Nervous System Diseases Physical Therapist Stroke Treatment Adherence and Compliance Vascular Diseases

Age range

21 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Medipol University

Istanbul, Beykoz/İstanbul, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Licensed physiotherapists with ≥1 year of clinical experience.
4th-year physiotherapy students enrolled in accredited Turkish universities.

Exclusion criteria

Incomplete survey responses (<80% completion).
Participants outside Turkey.
Licensed therapists working in non-clinical roles (e.g., administrative, research-only).

Treatment and study plan

Stroke Rehabilitation Guideline Adherence Survey

Behavioral

This intervention consists of a structured online survey, the Stroke Rehabilitation Guideline Adherence Survey, designed to assess physiotherapists' and physiotherapy internship students' adherence to stroke rehabilitation clinical practice guidelines, their attitudes toward implementing evidence-based post-stroke care, and the perceived barriers-such as time constraints, limited resources, or insufficient training-that influence their compliance. No clinical treatments or procedures are administered; the sole "intervention" is the delivery of this comprehensive questionnaire.

Primary outcomes

Comparison of Guideline Adherence Between Licensed Physical Therapists and Internship Students

Time frame: At the time of survey completion (Baseline)

Analysis of differences in adherence scores between licensed physical therapists and internship students to identify any significant variation in guideline implementation practices.

Secondary outcomes

Adherence to Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines Among Licensed Physical Therapists and Internship Students

Time frame: At the time of survey completion (Baseline)

Assessment of the level of adherence to evidence-based stroke rehabilitation guidelines among licensed physical therapists and 4th-year internship students. This is measured by responses to a structured questionnaire evaluating compliance with specific clinical practice recommendations.
Identification of Barriers to Implementing Evidence-Based Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines

Time frame: At the time of survey completion (Baseline)

Evaluation of the challenges and barriers reported by physical therapists and internship students in applying evidence-based stroke rehabilitation guidelines and advanced techniques, as collected through the survey.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Medipol University

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Registry information

Official study title

Determining the Compliance With the Guidelines of Physiotherapists' and Physiotherapy Internship Students' Attitudes Regarding the Treatment Approach of Post-Stroke Patients

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Jul 1, 2025
Registry last updated: Sep 26, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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