Emerging Physical Therapy Practice in Palliative Care: A Survey of Perceptions of Physical Therapists

The purpose of this study is to explore emerging physical therapy practice in palliative care, and the perceptions of physical therapists regarding their care of the functionally dependent elderly, including: (1) the role and utilization of palliative care intervention in current practice, (2) current and potential goal-setting practices which may relate to palliative care, and (3) therapists' awareness of cultural and psychosocial issues in patient care.

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Key information

Conditions

Perception

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

The Univeristy of Montana, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Missoula, Montana, 59812, United States

About this study

Palliative Care is a growing medical practice specialty, however the level of physical therapist involvement and the particular roles for physical therapy in this evolving discipline are relatively unknown.

The purpose of this study was to explore emerging physical therapy practice in palliative care, and the perceptions of physical therapists regarding their care of the functionally dependent elderly, including the role and utilization of palliative care intervention in current practice, goal-setting practices which may relate to palliative care, and therapists' awareness of cultural and psychosocial issues in patient care.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Physical Therapists who are members of the APTA and live in the United States
Reported practice in an inpatient or home health setting

Exclusion criteria

None

Treatment and study plan

Survey

Other

A one-time paper survey was mailed to subjects, along with a cover letter, explanation of the research study, and contact and informed consent information. A reminder postcard was sent to subjects approximately one week later, encouraging return of the completed survey.

Primary outcomes

Perceptions of physical therapists regarding the role, utilization, goals, and cultural issues of physical therapy interventions in the palliative care of functionally dependent elderly.

Time frame: Baseline

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Montana

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Emerging Practice in Palliative Care: A Survey of the Perceptions of Physical Therapists Regarding the Role, Utilization, Goals, and Cultural Issues of Physical Therapy Intervention in the Palliative Care of Functionally Dependent Elderly.

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Apr 15, 2011
Registry last updated: Sep 17, 2014

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