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

September 15, 2014 updated by: Ellen Gakis-Day, University of Montana

Emerging Practice in Palliative Care: A Survey of the Perceptions of Physical Therapists Regarding the Role, Utilization, Goals, and Cultural Issues of Physical Therapy Intervention in the Palliative Care of Functionally Dependent Elderly.

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

228

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Montana
      • Missoula, Montana, United States, 59812
        • The Univeristy of Montana, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Physical Therapists who are members of the APTA and live in the United States.

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists who are members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and live in the United States .
Other: 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.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Perceptions of physical therapists regarding the role, utilization, goals, and cultural issues of physical therapy interventions in the palliative care of functionally dependent elderly.
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Montana

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ellen L Gakis-Day, BS PT, DPT, University of Montana

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 13, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 14, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

April 15, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 17, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 15, 2014

Last Verified

September 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UMT IRB 52-11

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