Physiotherapy and Disaster

April 30, 2026 updated by: Uşak University

Examining the Relationship Between Disaster Response Self-efficacy, Psychological Preparedness, and Interdisciplinary Readiness in Physiotherapy Students

The purpose of this observational study is to examine the relationships between disaster response self-efficacy, psychological preparedness for disaster threats, and interdisciplinary readiness levels among undergraduate Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation students. The study will be conducted among students studying in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation departments of Pamukkale University, İnönü University, and Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey.

Participants will complete online surveys regarding disaster preparedness while continuing their routine education as part of their active learning. No clinical practice, medical intervention, or experimental procedures will be conducted in the study.

The primary research question of this study is:

Is there a significant relationship between the disaster response self-efficacy, psychological preparedness, and interdisciplinary readiness levels of physiotherapy students? Data will be collected voluntarily via Google Form; students can withdraw from the study at any time. Personal information will not be collected, and all data will be analyzed solely for scientific purposes, in accordance with confidentiality principles. While no medical or physical benefits are expected for participants, the findings are expected to contribute to the development of physiotherapy training curricula for disaster preparedness and crisis management.

The study will commence in December 2025 following ethics committee approval, and the entire process, including data collection, is planned to take approximately six months.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

This observational study aims to examine the relationships among physiotherapy students' disaster response self-efficacy, psychological preparedness for disaster threats, and interdisciplinary readiness levels. Data will be collected and analyzed from volunteer participants via an online survey. No experimental interventions, treatments, or clinical procedures will be implemented in the study. Participant safety and data confidentiality will be protected in accordance with ethical principles. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of disaster preparedness regulations in physiotherapy education programs.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

390

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 (Türkiye)
    • Denzili
      • Denizli, Denzili, Turkey (Türkiye), 20160
        • Pamukkale 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

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of undergraduate students studying in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation departments in Türkiye. Participants will include 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year students between the ages of 18 and 49 who voluntarily agree to participate and complete the online informed consent and questionnaire form. Data collection will be carried out through online surveys distributed to students enrolled at Pamukkale University, İnönü University, and Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being an undergraduate student (1st-4th year) in a Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation program at a university in Türkiye
  • Being 18 to 49 years of age at the time of participation.
  • Reading and providing electronic informed consent on the online form.
  • Completing the online questionnaire in full.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Not being enrolled as an undergraduate student in a Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation program, or not being in 1st-4th year.
  • Not providing electronic informed consent.
  • Completing the survey partially or with clear errors (e.g., missing or invalid responses).
  • Duplicate entries detected as the same participant filling in the questionnaire more than once.
  • Leaving more than 50% of the items unanswered or providing highly inconsistent response patterns that compromise data reliability.

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
physiotherapy students
physiotherapy students studying at different universities

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Disaster self-efficacy level
Time Frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).
  • Measurement tool: Disaster Response Self-Efficacy Scale (DRESES)
  • Purpose: To assess the perception of competence to respond effectively during a disaster.
Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Interdisciplinary Readiness Level
Time Frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).
  • Measurement tool: Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS)
  • Purpose: To determine readiness for collaboration in post-disaster healthcare services.
Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).
Psychological Preparedness Level for Disaster Threats
Time Frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).
  • Measurement tool: Psychological Preparedness for Disaster Threats Scale (PPDTS)
  • Variable type: Continuous (Likert total score)
  • Purpose: To determine students' psychological resilience and preparedness levels for disaster situations.
Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Uşak University

Collaborators

Pamukkale University
Inonu University
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University

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)

December 20, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 10, 2026

Study Completion (Actual)

February 10, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 8, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 8, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

December 22, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 7, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 30, 2026

Last Verified

December 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • E-60116787-020-789573

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Because data is collected entirely on a voluntary basis, protecting participant privacy is a priority. Therefore, there are no plans to share Individual Participant Data (IPD) with third parties.

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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