Previous studies prior to the COVID-19 pandemic show that cardiovascular and bloodpressure assessment by physical therapists is inadequate or lacking despite priortraining. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, assessment of cardiovascular and respiratoryfunction may become more critical as the manifestation of long COVID has become aconcern. The purpose of this study is to determine whether physical therapists' attitudesand beliefs towards vital sign assessment have changed following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Other: KAP Survey
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Must be a licensed Physical Therapist
2. Must be actively be involved in clinical practice
3. Must have ≥ 5 years of experience practicing in a clinical setting as a Physical
Therapist
Exclusion Criteria:
(1) Did not provide informed consent
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Investigator: Edmund C Ickert, PhD
Contact: 330-941-1326
ecickert@ysu.edu
Investigator: Edmund C Ickert, PhD
Edmund C Ickert, PhD
3309411326
ecickert@ysu.edu
Edmund C Ickert, PhD, Principal Investigator
Youngstown State University