PerceptionNCT01336361
Emerging Physical Therapy Practice in Palliative Care: A Survey of Perceptions of Physical Therapists
An observational study of Perception, run by University of Montana at 1 site in United States.
Trial 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… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Perception
- What is being tested?
- Survey
- How many people
- 228 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Apr 2011to May 2011
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Physical Therapists who are members of the APTA and live in the United States.
Who may be able to join
- Physical Therapists who are members of the APTA and live in the United States
- Reported practice in an inpatient or home health setting
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
The Univeristy of Montana, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Missoula, Montana, 59812
About this study
Official title: Emerging Practice in Palliative Care: A Survey of the Perceptions of Physical Therapists Regarding the Role, Utilization, Goals, and Cultural Issues of Physical Therapy Intervention in the Palliative Care of Functionally Dependent Elderly.
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.
Read the detailed description
Palliative Care is a growing medical practice specialty, however the level of physical therapist involvement and the particular roles for physical therapy in this evolving discipline are relatively unknown.
The purpose of this study was to explore emerging physical therapy practice in palliative care, and the perceptions of physical therapists regarding their care of the functionally dependent elderly, including the role and utilization of palliative care intervention in current practice, goal-setting practices which may relate to palliative care, and therapists' awareness of cultural and psychosocial issues in patient care.
- Conditions
- Perception
- Being tested
- Survey
- Keywords
- Palliative Care, Physical Therapy, Functionally Dependent Elderly
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SurveyOther
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.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | Physical Therapists who are members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and live in the United States . Receives: Other: Survey |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Perceptions of physical therapists regarding the role, utilization, goals, and cultural issues of physical therapy interventions in the palliative care of functionally dependent elderly.
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Apr 2011 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2011
- Primary completionMay 2011
- Study completionMay 2011
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for PerceptionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 228 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Montana
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ellen Gakis-Day, University of Montana
- Investigators
- Ellen L Gakis-Day, BS PT, DPT, Principal investigator, University of Montana
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01336361
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UMT IRB 52-11
- Status last verified
- Sep 2014
- First submitted
- 13 Apr 2011
- Last updated
- 17 Sep 2014
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Sep 2014. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Emerging Practice in Palliative Care: A Survey of the Perceptions of Physical Therapists Regarding the Role, Utilization, Goals, and Cultural Issues of Physical Therapy Intervention in the Palliative Care of Functionally Dependent Elderly.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01336361
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UMT IRB 52-11
- Conditions
- Perception
- Keywords
- Palliative Care, Physical Therapy, Functionally Dependent Elderly
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 228 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of MontanaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Apr 2011
- Primary completion
- May 2011 (actual)
- Study completion
- May 2011 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Apr 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Detailed description
Palliative Care is a growing medical practice specialty, however the level of physical therapist involvement and the particular roles for physical therapy in this evolving discipline are relatively unknown.
The purpose of this study was to explore emerging physical therapy practice in palliative care, and the perceptions of physical therapists regarding their care of the functionally dependent elderly, including the role and utilization of palliative care intervention in current practice, goal-setting practices which may relate to palliative care, and therapists' awareness of cultural and psychosocial issues in patient care.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | – | Other: SurveyPhysical Therapists who are members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and live in the United States . |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Physical Therapists who are members of the APTA and live in the United States.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Physical Therapists who are members of the APTA and live in the United States
- Reported practice in an inpatient or home health setting
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| SurveyA 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. | Other | Physical Therapists |
Primary outcome
Perceptions of physical therapists regarding the role, utilization, goals, and cultural issues of physical therapy interventions in the palliative care of functionally dependent elderly.
Time frame: Baseline
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Sep 2014.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Ellen L Gakis-Day, BS PT, DPT principal investigator
University of Montana
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Perception, run by University of Montana at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Sep 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Perceptions of physical therapists regarding the role, utilization, goals, and cultural issues of physical therapy interventions in the palliative care of functionally dependent elderly. (time frame: Baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Sep 2014; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.