The Impact of an Arabic Educational Video on Reducing Ageism and Promoting Positive Attitudes Toward Older Adults Among Physical Therapists an Application of the PEACE Model

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Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: NCT06848413
• Lead Sponsor: King Saud University

Brief Summary

Brief Summary The goal of this experimental study is to determine the effectiveness of implementing an Arabic education video intervention based on the Positive Education about Aging and Contact Experiences (PEACE) model in reducing ageism and anxiety, promoting positive attitudes, and increasing knowledge toward older adults and assessing the effect over time among physical therapists.

The main hypothesis:

The investigators hypothesize that an Arabic educational video intervention based on the PEACE model will significantly reduce ageism and anxiety and increase positive attitudes and knowledge about older adults, and the effectiveness will last over time among physical therapists.

Participants will:

* Complete an initial online survey assessing demographic and professional information, as well as measures of ageism, aging knowledge, anxiety about interactions with older adults, and positive and negative age stereotypes (Time-1).

* Watch a 7-minute Arabic video that includes (1) an animated segment addressing ageism and debunking stereotypes and (2) a live-action segment featuring older adults sharing personal stories to promote intergenerational contact (Time-2).

* Complete an attention check followed by the same outcome measures as in Time-1.

* Complete the same set of outcome measures one week later (Time-3) to assess any changes.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study First Submitted: 2025-02-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-02-23
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-23
• Study First Posted: 2025-02-27
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-27
• Study Start: 2025-03-16
• Primary Completion: 2025-09-16
• Study Completion: 2025-12-16

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 110

Inclusion Criteria

• Licensed Saudi physical therapists.

Exclusion Criteria

• Students.
• Intern physical therapists.
• Physical therapy technicians.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Ageism Measure	Baseline in week 1 and after intervention in week 2.	Ageism was measured using the Fraboni Scale of Ageism (FSA), which was originally developed by Fraboni and revised by Rupp, Vodanovich, and Credé. FSA constitutes a reliable, valid, and multidimensional measure of ageism. Participants will rate 22 items concerning their attitudes toward older adults, from 1 (strongly disagree) to 6 (strongly agree) scale.
Aging Knowledge	Baseline in week 1 and after intervention in week 2.	Aging knowledge was assessed using the Facts on Aging quiz (FAQ) developed by Palmore's . FAQ is used to measure the basic facts and frequent misconceptions about aging. This measure is valid and has group reliability. In addition, FAQ is currently considered the gold standard. The FAQ is a self-report scale containing 25 questions with a "true" or" false" response and takes less than 5 minutes to complete.
Anxiety about interacting with older adult	Baseline in week 1 and after intervention in week 2.	Hutchison was developed and tested of the interaction anxiety about older adult measure. This measure assessed participants' feelings of discomfort or anxiety when interacting with older adults. The scale contains 3 items, and the participants will be rating each items concerning their anxiety from 1 (strongly disagree) to 6 (strongly agree).
Age stereotypes	Baseline in week 1 and after intervention in week 2.	Image of aging scale (SIAS) used to measure stereotyping developed by Levy. SIAS is a valid and reliable scale and captures 18 positive and negative age stereotypes of older people, including: activity, appearance, cognition, death, dependence, personality, physical health, relationships, and will to live. Participants rated each positive and negative age stereotype on a 0 (not at all characteristics) to 6 (very characteristics) scale