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

NCT01336361 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 228

Last updated 2014-09-17

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Perception

Interventions

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Montana

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ellen L Gakis-Day, BS PT, DPT · University of Montana

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-04-30
Primary Completion
2011-05-31
Completion
2011-05-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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