A Comparative Study of Self-Efficacy and Perceived Stress Among Physiotherapy Interns in Turkey and Egypt
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 200
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Self-Efficacy Level
研究概览
简要总结
This cross-sectional comparative study aims to assess and compare the self-efficacy and perceived stress levels among physiotherapy interns in Turkey and Egypt. The transition from academic study to clinical practice is a critical and often challenging stage for physiotherapy students, requiring the integration of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in real-world clinical environments.
Self-efficacy, derived from Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, refers to an individual's confidence in their ability to perform specific tasks and achieve desired outcomes. In physiotherapy education, self-efficacy influences clinical reasoning, patient assessment, treatment planning, communication, and interprofessional collaboration. Meanwhile, perceived stress reflects how individuals appraise situations as stressful or demanding, which can affect their confidence and clinical performance.
The study will include 200 physiotherapy interns-100 from Turkey and 100 from Egypt-who are currently completing supervised clinical internships at accredited universities. Data will be collected using an online survey containing three parts: a demographic and educational background form, the Physiotherapy Intern Self-Efficacy Scale - Likert Version (PISE-L), and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS).
The primary objective is to compare self-efficacy levels between interns from the two countries and explore how differences in educational structures and clinical training environments relate to professional confidence and stress levels. The study also aims to identify correlations between perceived stress and self-efficacy among interns.
Findings from this research are expected to provide valuable insights for improving physiotherapy education programs by highlighting factors that influence students' readiness for professional practice.
详细描述
This study is a cross-sectional, comparative, observational investigation designed to evaluate and compare the levels of self-efficacy and perceived stress among physiotherapy interns in Turkey and Egypt. The study focuses on understanding how differences in clinical education structure, timing of practical exposure, and learning environments influence the professional confidence and stress management of physiotherapy students transitioning into clinical practice.
Background and Rationale
The transition from academic learning to independent clinical practice represents a critical developmental stage for healthcare professionals, particularly physiotherapists. During this phase, students must apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills in real clinical settings, which can often be demanding and stressful. While technical competence is essential, a key factor influencing success in this stage is psychological readiness-specifically, the belief in one's own capability to manage clinical tasks, known as self-efficacy.
Grounded in Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, self-efficacy reflects confidence in performing specific actions to achieve desired outcomes. In physiotherapy education, high self-efficacy correlates with better clinical reasoning, patient communication, treatment planning, and professional collaboration. Conversely, low self-efficacy can hinder learning and performance.
Perceived stress is another crucial factor that can influence self-efficacy and clinical competence. Elevated stress levels among interns can negatively affect their confidence, decision-making, and patient interactions. Assessing both self-efficacy and perceived stress offers a comprehensive understanding of physiotherapy students' preparedness for professional practice.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Only
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 30 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Physiotherapy students or interns currently enrolled in accredited universities in Turkey or Egypt.
- •Actively participating in a supervised clinical internship or practical training at the time of the study.
- •Aged between 18 and 30 years.
- •Able to read and understand the survey language (Turkish or English).
- •Willing to provide informed consent and complete the online questionnaire.
排除标准
- •Individuals who have already graduated and are no longer in an internship program.
- •Participants with incomplete or invalid survey responses (more than 10% of items unanswered).
- •Students who are not currently engaged in any form of clinical internship or practical training.
- •Participants who withdraw consent or choose not to complete the survey.
结局指标
主要结局
Self-Efficacy Level
时间窗: At the time of survey completion (Baseline)
The level of self-efficacy among physiotherapy interns will be assessed using the Physiotherapy Intern Self-Efficacy Scale - Likert Version (PISE-L). This scale evaluates confidence across multiple domains including patient assessment, clinical reasoning, treatment planning, communication, and collaboration. The total score reflects the intern's perceived self-efficacy in clinical practice.
次要结局
- Perceived Stress Level(At the time of survey completion (Baseline))
研究者
Mosaab Hassan Ibrahim
M.Sc. Student, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Medipol University