Have Physical Therapists Attitudes and Beliefs Towards Vital Assessment Changed Following the COVID-19 Pandemic?
- Conditions
- Vital Signs
- Registration Number
- NCT05908045
- Lead Sponsor
- Youngstown State University
- Brief Summary
Previous studies prior to the COVID-19 pandemic show that cardiovascular and blood pressure assessment by physical therapists is inadequate or lacking despite prior training. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory function may become more critical as the manifestation of long COVID has become a concern. The purpose of this study is to determine whether physical therapists' attitudes and beliefs towards vital sign assessment have changed following the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 500
- Must be a licensed Physical Therapist
- Must be actively be involved in clinical practice
- Must have ≥ 5 years of experience practicing in a clinical setting as a Physical Therapist
(1) Did not provide informed consent
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method KAP Survey Baseline The KAP Survey is divided into multiple sections (4 total) as outlined below:
1. Demographic: Questions related to sample population (therapist) characteristics
2. Prior COVID-19: Questions related to therapist attitudes and practices regarding vital assessment prior to COVID-19 pandemic.
3. After COVID-19: Questions related to therapist attitudes and practices regarding vital assessment following COVID-19 pandemic.
4. Knowledge: General knowledge questions related to vital assessment.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Youngstown State University
🇺🇸Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Youngstown State University🇺🇸Youngstown, Ohio, United StatesEdmund C Ickert, PhDPrincipal Investigator