Audiovisual Materials Disseminated Via Social Media Targeting Evidence-based Rehabilitation Implementation for Physiotherapists
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 120
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Use of scientific information to make clinical decisions
研究概览
简要总结
This study is designed to assess how effective social media is in disseminating scientific knowledge to physiotherapists in Brazil. The trial will include physiotherapists who treat at least three patients weekly and regularly use Instagram and WhatsApp. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the experimental group will receive scientific content through Instagram, while the control group will receive the same content via email. Both groups will engage with the material for 10 weeks.
The scientific content covers seven key topics related to physiotherapy, such as musculoskeletal and sport rehabilitation, and will be tailored to clinical practice. For the Instagram group, content will be shared via posts, stories, and reels, while the email group will receive summaries and links to full articles. The study aims to evaluate the impact of these interventions on participants' engagement with scientific content and its application to clinical practice.
Key outcomes will include the effectiveness of knowledge dissemination, participant feedback on the audiovisual content, and qualitative insights from interviews. The study will follow a specific timeline, with reassessment three months after the intervention to gauge long-term effects. Data will be analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the intervention's reach and feasibility.
详细描述
This protocol details a randomized, single-blind controlled trial to assess how effectively scientific content can be disseminated to Brazilian physiotherapists using social media (Instagram). The study will follow physiotherapists who treat at least three patients per week and use Instagram and WhatsApp regularly. These participants will be randomized into two groups: an experimental group receiving content via Instagram and a control group receiving the same information via email.
The study will focus on seven areas relevant to physiotherapy practice, including musculoskeletal rehabilitation, cardiovascular care, and women's health. The content, developed using scientific articles, will be shared daily over 10 weeks. For the Instagram group, the content will be presented through various formats like posts, stories, and reels, with visually engaging elements to boost retention. The email group will receive daily summaries of the articles, similar to a journal-style format.
To maintain participant engagement, both groups will receive weekly summaries, and participants will be assessed on how well they apply the scientific content in practice. The primary outcomes include the effectiveness of content dissemination, participant engagement, and knowledge retention, evaluated through surveys, interviews, and technical assessments. Qualitative interviews will explore participants' experiences, and the quality of the audiovisual materials used will be rated by participants.
The trial will last for 10 weeks, followed by an additional week for reassessment and a three-month follow-up. Data will be analyzed quantitatively to measure the reach and effectiveness of the interventions, with feasibility analyzed using the RE-AIM framework. Qualitative data will be analyzed through thematic analysis, ensuring an in-depth understanding of the intervention's success. This study aims to offer insights into the best methods for delivering scientific knowledge to healthcare professionals via digital platforms.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
This protocol outlines a randomized, single-blind (assessors), two-arms, parallel-group controlled trial which will evaluate the the impact of an educational program disseminated via social media compared to plain abstracts send via email on the clinical practice, knowledge and perceptions of physiotherapists. The study outcomes will be categorized into three areas, each of which will be addressed in separate articles: i) effectiveness, including feasibility analysis (quantitative outcomes), ii) qualitative outcomes, and iii) technical outcomes.
入排标准
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Physiotherapists practicing in Brazil
- •Involvement in the rehabilitation of at least three patients per week
- •Having access to the social media platforms Instagram and WhatsApp at least once daily on most days of a typical week
排除标准
- 未提供
结局指标
主要结局
Use of scientific information to make clinical decisions
时间窗: Baseline and the end of treatment at 10 weeks
Participants should indicate their level using a scale 0-10 points (0 = I do not use; 10 = I only make clinical decisions using the best available evidence)
Importance of scientific information in making clinical decisions
时间窗: Baseline and the end of treatment at 10 weeks
Participants should indicate their level using a scale 0-10 points (0 = No importance; 10 = Extremely important)
Understanding of scientific information interpretation for application in clinical practice
时间窗: Baseline and the end of treatment at 10 weeks
Participants should indicate their level using a scale 0-10 points (0 = I do not understand; 10 = I have a complete understanding to apply scientific findings in clinical practice)
Motivation to search for scientific information that could support clinical decisions
时间窗: Baseline and the end of treatment at 10 weeks
Participants should indicate their level using a scale 0-10 points (0 = I have no motivation; 10 = I am completely motivated)
Barriers to applying scientific findings
时间窗: Baseline and the end of treatment at 10 weeks
Participants will describe their barriers to applying scientific findings in clinical practice and the number of barriers reported will be considered for analysis
Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire (EBPQ)
时间窗: Baseline and the end of treatment at 10 weeks
The EBPQ evaluates EBP competencies and has 24 items scored using a 7-point Likert scale (1-7 points); mean of the items will be used for analysis
Overcoming the reported barriers
时间窗: End of treatment at 10 weeks
Participants will be asked whether the program helped to overcome the reported barriers (yes or no answer)
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Guilherme Nunes
Adjuct Professor
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria