Emerging Physical Therapy Practice in Palliative Care: A Survey of Perceptions of Physical Therapists
NCT ID: NCT01336361
Last Updated: 2014-09-17
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
228 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2011-04-30
2011-05-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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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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Study Design
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CASE_ONLY
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
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Reported practice in an inpatient or home health setting
Exclusion Criteria
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Montana
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Ellen Gakis-Day
Graduate Student
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
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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UMT IRB 52-11
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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