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

Completed

Conditions studied: Perception

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01336361

Run by

University of Montana

People needed

228

Starts

2011-04-01

Expected to finish

2011-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-09-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

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

You may not qualify if…

• None

Where it is running

• The Univeristy of Montana, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program — Missoula, Montana, United States

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