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NCT Number: NCT07178548

Understanding How Physiotherapists in Türkiye Follow Low Back Pain Guidelines and What Affects Their Use of Research in Practice

The goal of this observational study is to understand how physiotherapists and physiotherapy students in Türkiye manage low back pain and how closely they follow clinical practice guidelines and use research evidence.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Do physiotherapists follow evidence-based guidelines when treating low back pain? * What factors influence their treatment choices and use of research in practice?

Participants will:

* Complete a short online survey (about 5-10 minutes) * Answer questions about their education, clinical decisions, and treatment approaches for low back pain

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Key information

Conditions

Low Back Pain Back Pain Guideline Adherence Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Physiotherapist Physiotherapist Students Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Istanbul Medipol University

Beykoz, Istanbul, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Be a licensed physiotherapist currently practicing in Türkiye OR be a physiotherapy intern student enrolled in a clinical internship in Türkiye
  • Have experience managing patients with low back pain (LBP)
  • Ability to provide informed consent and complete an online questionnaire.

Exclusion criteria

  • Are not currently practicing physiotherapy or not currently enrolled in a clinical internship
  • Have no experience in managing low back pain patients
  • Are unable to complete an online questionnaire due to technological or literacy limitations
  • Decline to provide informed consen

Treatment and study plan

Online survey

Other

Participants will complete a structured online survey designed to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and application of evidence-based guidelines (clinical practice guidelines - CPGs) in managing low back pain (LBP).

Primary outcomes

  1. Level of Adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) for Low Back Pain (LBP) Rehabilitation

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

    Assessment of the level of adherence to evidence-based LBP 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.

  2. 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 the implementation of guideline practices.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Perceived Barriers to Implementing Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

    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 low back pain rehabilitation guidelines and advanced techniques, as gathered through the survey.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Medipol University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Assessing Compliance With Low Back Pain Treatment Guidelines: Attitudes of Physiotherapists and Internship Students

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Sep 17, 2025
Registry last updated
Apr 30, 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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