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NCT Number: NCT07296367

Physiotherapy and Disaster

The purpose of this observational study is to examine the relationships between disaster response self-efficacy, psychological preparedness for disaster threats, and interdisciplinary readiness levels among undergraduate Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation students. The study will be conducted among students studying in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation departments of Pamukkale University, İnönü University, and Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey.

Participants will complete online surveys regarding disaster preparedness while continuing their routine education as part of their active learning. No clinical practice, medical intervention, or experimental procedures will be conducted in the study.

The primary research question of this study is:

Is there a significant relationship between the disaster response self-efficacy, psychological preparedness, and interdisciplinary readiness levels of physiotherapy students? Data will be collected voluntarily via Google Form; students can withdraw from the study at any time. Personal information will not be collected, and all data will be analyzed solely for scientific purposes, in accordance with confidentiality principles. While no medical or physical benefits are expected for participants, the findings are expected to contribute to the development of physiotherapy training curricula for disaster preparedness and crisis management.

The study will commence in December 2025 following ethics committee approval, and the entire process, including data collection, is planned to take approximately six months.

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Key information

Conditions

Disaster Physiotherapist Students

Age range

18 year–49 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Pamukkale University

Denizli, Denzili, 20160, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This observational study aims to examine the relationships among physiotherapy students' disaster response self-efficacy, psychological preparedness for disaster threats, and interdisciplinary readiness levels. Data will be collected and analyzed from volunteer participants via an online survey. No experimental interventions, treatments, or clinical procedures will be implemented in the study. Participant safety and data confidentiality will be protected in accordance with ethical principles. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of disaster preparedness regulations in physiotherapy education programs.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Being an undergraduate student (1st-4th year) in a Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation program at a university in Türkiye
  • Being 18 to 49 years of age at the time of participation.
  • Reading and providing electronic informed consent on the online form.
  • Completing the online questionnaire in full.

Exclusion criteria

  • Not being enrolled as an undergraduate student in a Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation program, or not being in 1st-4th year.
  • Not providing electronic informed consent.
  • Completing the survey partially or with clear errors (e.g., missing or invalid responses).
  • Duplicate entries detected as the same participant filling in the questionnaire more than once.
  • Leaving more than 50% of the items unanswered or providing highly inconsistent response patterns that compromise data reliability.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Disaster self-efficacy level

    Time frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).

    • Measurement tool: Disaster Response Self-Efficacy Scale (DRESES)
    • Purpose: To assess the perception of competence to respond effectively during a disaster.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Interdisciplinary Readiness Level

    Time frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).

    • Measurement tool: Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS)
    • Purpose: To determine readiness for collaboration in post-disaster healthcare services.

  2. Psychological Preparedness Level for Disaster Threats

    Time frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).

    • Measurement tool: Psychological Preparedness for Disaster Threats Scale (PPDTS)
    • Variable type: Continuous (Likert total score)
    • Purpose: To determine students' psychological resilience and preparedness levels for disaster situations.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Uşak University

Other

Collaborators

  • Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
  • Inonu University
  • Pamukkale University

Registry information

Official study title

Examining the Relationship Between Disaster Response Self-efficacy, Psychological Preparedness, and Interdisciplinary Readiness in Physiotherapy Students

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Dec 22, 2025
Registry last updated
May 7, 2026

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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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