Clinical Assessment And Treatment Preferences of Physiotherapists Working in Neurorehabilitation: A Research From Turkey

February 12, 2024 updated by: Guzin Kaya Aytutuldu, Biruni University
The most common neurological diseases are stroke, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's. Neurorehabilitation is a process that aims to improve the quality of life by minimizing the functional disorders caused by the motor and sensory effects of the problems in the nervous system. A detailed and accurate evaluation and an effective treatment program are required for successful neurorehabilitation. There is no common perspective on evaluation and treatment methods used in the field of neurorehabilitation.The aim of this study is to establish a standard perspective by determining the most preferred evaluation and treatment methods by physiotherapists working in the field of neurorehabilitation in our country. This perspective will help to establish a common understanding in the field of neurorehabilitation and to have knowledge of the different methods used by all physiotherapists working in this field. In this way, the treatment process of the patients will become more effective, and the results obtained from the treatment will be reflected positively. This study will be a resource showing the evaluation methods and preferences of physiotherapists working in the field of neurorehabilitation in Turkey.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Rehabilitation is a part of health services performed in many diseases and specific areas. It has four stages, and these are prevention, enhancement, treatment and protection. The main purpose of rehabilitation programs is independence in activities. It is to increase the quality of life and social adaptation of the patient by protecting the patient, minimizing pain and disability, and improving the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Neurological problems are one of the areas that often need rehabilitation. Millions of people worldwide are affected by neurodegenerative problems. According to the data shared by the World Health Organization (WHO), many of the neurological disorders are chronic and progressive, creating a global picture. Neurological problems negatively affect the health of the individual in many ways. To improve the physical and emotional functions, quality of life and social participation levels of individuals with neurological disease, it is necessary to know the limitations they experience due to neurological disease very well. The causes of neurological problems can vary from person to person and from problem to problem. These causes may include genetic disorders, congenital abnormalities or disorders, infections, lifestyle, or environmental health issues, including malnutrition, brain injury, spinal cord injury, nerve injury [8,9]. In addition, the neurological problem may begin in another system that interacts with the nervous system. For example, stroke (cerebrovascular accident), includes brain damage caused by problems with the blood vessels that feed the brain (cardiovascular system); autoimmune disorders, caused by the body's own immune system includes damage. Neurological diseases bring with them secondary problems besides primary problems. These secondary problems and deformities negatively affecting function, productivity and participation, which are essential components of their activities, restricts the independence of the individual. Pertaining to the motor and sensory systems seen in neurological diseases. The problems are often accompanied by cognitive, behavioural, sensory, communication and perception disorders. is seen. It is known that participation in daily life activities is one of the elements that increase the creativity of individuals, improve their skills and enable them to integrate into social life .By identifying the limitations experienced by individuals due to neurological disease. Improving their quality of life and social participation levels is the most basic of rehabilitation is the target. The most common neurological diseases are stroke, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's. Neurorehabilitation is a process that aims to improve the quality of life by minimizing the functional disorders caused by the motor and sensory effects of the problems in the nervous system. A detailed and accurate evaluation and an effective treatment program are required for successful neurorehabilitation.There is no common perspective on evaluation and treatment methods used in the field of neurorehabilitation.The purpose of this study is to establish a standard perspective by determining the most preferred evaluation and treatment methods by physiotherapists working in the field of neurorehabilitation in our country. This perspective will help to establish a common understanding in the field of neurorehabilitation and to have knowledge of the different methods used by all physiotherapists working in this field. In this way, the treatment process of the patients will become more effective, and the results obtained from the treatment will be reflected positively. This study will be a resource showing the evaluation methods and preferences of physiotherapists working in the field of neuro rehabilitation in Turkey.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

95

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

  • Turkey
    • Ataşehir
      • İstanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey, 34752
        • Biruni University

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

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Physiotherapists who can read and understand Turkish and have at least three years of work experience will be included in the study. It is planned to send the questionnaire prepared via Google Survey to physiotherapists working in the field via non-governmental organizations, social media and association mails. In the questionnaire, it was aimed to question the age, gender, duration of work in the profession, the duration of work in the field of neurorehabilitation, the training received after graduation, the most preferred evaluation and treatment methods for neurological diseases that are mostly encountered in the field.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Having at least 3 years of patient follow-up experience in the field of neurorehabilitation
  • Men and women of all age groups who are in the active working process physiotherapists
  • Being a volunteer
  • Speaks and understands the Turkish language (for foreign nationals)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Respondents who did not or incompletely answered parts of the survey

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Google Form Questionnaire
Time Frame: 5 minutes
It is planned to send the questionnaire prepared via Google Questionnaire to the physiotherapists who accept to participate in the research and meet the inclusion criteria, to the physiotherapists working in the field via social media, the Physiotherapists Association of Turkey and its sub-groups registered members after the necessary permissions are obtained.
5 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Biruni University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Guzin Kaya Aytutuldu, Biruni University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

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 (Actual)

April 17, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 24, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

May 30, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 3, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 3, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

May 11, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 14, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 12, 2024

Last Verified

February 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Biruni Un

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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