Previous studies prior to the COVID-19 pandemic show that cardiovascular and blood pressure assessment by physical therapists is inadequate or lacking despite prior training. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory function may become more critical as the manifestation of long COVID has become a concern. The purpose of this study is to determine whether physical therapists' attitudes and beliefs towards vital sign assessment have changed following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
500
This is a cross-sectional study that utilizes a KAP (knowledge, attitude, and practice) survey. This type of survey can be conducted on a representative sample of physical therapists who are currently involved in clinical practice. These types of surveys are useful for identifying gaps between what people know and how they act on that knowledge. There have been previous studies that have utilized KAP surveys when identifying knowledge, attitude, and practice behaviors of physical therapists.
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio, United States
RECRUITINGKAP Survey
The KAP Survey is divided into multiple sections (4 total) as outlined below: 1. Demographic: Questions related to sample population (therapist) characteristics 2. Prior COVID-19: Questions related to therapist attitudes and practices regarding vital assessment prior to COVID-19 pandemic. 3. After COVID-19: Questions related to therapist attitudes and practices regarding vital assessment following COVID-19 pandemic. 4. Knowledge: General knowledge questions related to vital assessment.
Time frame: Baseline
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