Advancing Gender Equity in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy by Addressing Gender-Specific Needs and Research Representation: A Retrospective Cohort Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 300
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- NPRS (Numerical Pain Rating Scale)
研究概览
简要总结
This retrospective cohort study aims to investigate gender-specific needs, treatment patterns, and outcomes among patients receiving physiotherapy for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. By analyzing clinical records from January 2019 to December 2023, the study seeks to identify disparities in access, intervention strategies, and functional outcomes between male and female patients. Outcome measures such as pain intensity (NPRS/VAS), functional status (ODI, WOMAC, NDI), SPADI, and quality of life (SF-36) will be evaluated at baseline and post-treatment timepoints. The study also explores gender representation in physiotherapy utilization and adherence to treatment protocols. A minimum sample size of 128 patients has been estimated, although all eligible records within the timeframe will be included to strengthen statistical power. The findings aim to highlight gaps in gender equity and inform physiotherapy practice and policy, promoting inclusive, evidence-based care tailored to gender-specific MSK health needs.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 60.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Patients diagnosed with musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., low back pain, osteoarthritis, neck pain, and tendinopathies).
- •2.Received physiotherapy treatment in the institution during the defined study period (e.g., January 2019 – December 2023).
- •Complete medical and physiotherapy records available, including gender/sex identification, treatment protocols, and outcome measures.
排除标准
- •1.Patients with systemic conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, or neurological disorders) affecting musculoskeletal health.
- •2.Incomplete or missing physiotherapy documentation or unclear gender identification in records.
- •3.Patients who received surgical treatment for MSK conditions during the period (if you want to focus on non-surgical management).
- •4.Pregnant females (due to unique MSK demands and clinical pathway).
- •5.Pediatric or geriatric patients.
结局指标
主要结局
NPRS (Numerical Pain Rating Scale)
时间窗: At Baseline (T0) | At End of PT (T1) | Follow Up of PT (T2)
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) – for low back pain
时间窗: At Baseline (T0) | At End of PT (T1) | Follow Up of PT (T2)
WOMAC – for osteoarthritis
时间窗: At Baseline (T0) | At End of PT (T1) | Follow Up of PT (T2)
Neck Disability Index (NDI) – for neck pain
时间窗: At Baseline (T0) | At End of PT (T1) | Follow Up of PT (T2)
SPADI
时间窗: At Baseline (T0) | At End of PT (T1) | Follow Up of PT (T2)
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Dr Mohammad Sidiq
Galgotias University