Emerging Physical Therapy Practice in Palliative Care: A Survey of Perceptions of Physical Therapists
Sponsored by University of Montana
About this trial
Last updated 12 years ago
Study ID
UMT IRB 52-11
Status
Completed
Type
Observational
Placebo
No
Accepting
18+ Years
All Sexes
Trial Timing
Ended 15 years ago
What is this trial about?
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.
What are the participation requirements?
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