Emerging Physical Therapy Practice in Palliative Care: A Survey of Perceptions of Physical Therapists

NCT ID: NCT01336361

Last Updated: 2014-09-17

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

228 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-04-30

Study Completion Date

2011-05-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to explore emerging physical therapy practice in palliative care, and the perceptions of physical therapists regarding their care of the functionally dependent elderly, including: (1) the role and utilization of palliative care intervention in current practice, (2) current and potential goal-setting practices which may relate to palliative care, and (3) therapists' awareness of cultural and psychosocial issues in patient care.

Detailed Description

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Palliative Care is a growing medical practice specialty, however the level of physical therapist involvement and the particular roles for physical therapy in this evolving discipline are relatively unknown.

The purpose of this study was to explore emerging physical therapy practice in palliative care, and the perceptions of physical therapists regarding their care of the functionally dependent elderly, including the role and utilization of palliative care intervention in current practice, goal-setting practices which may relate to palliative care, and therapists' awareness of cultural and psychosocial issues in patient care.

Conditions

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Perception

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Physical Therapists

Physical Therapists who are members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and live in the United States .

Survey

Intervention Type OTHER

A one-time paper survey was mailed to subjects, along with a cover letter, explanation of the research study, and contact and informed consent information. A reminder postcard was sent to subjects approximately one week later, encouraging return of the completed survey.

Interventions

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Survey

A one-time paper survey was mailed to subjects, along with a cover letter, explanation of the research study, and contact and informed consent information. A reminder postcard was sent to subjects approximately one week later, encouraging return of the completed survey.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Physical Therapists who are members of the APTA and live in the United States
* Reported practice in an inpatient or home health setting

Exclusion Criteria

None
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Montana

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ellen Gakis-Day

Graduate Student

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Ellen L Gakis-Day, BS PT, DPT

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Montana

Locations

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The Univeristy of Montana, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Missoula, Montana, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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UMT IRB 52-11

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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