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Evidence-Based PracticeNCT06175364

Evidence-Based Orthotics Prosthetics Practices

A study testing Health Professionals in the Field of Orthotics Prosthetics in people with Evidence-Based Practice, run by Medipol University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The main purpose of our research is; The aim of this study is to investigate the views of health professionals in the field of Orthotic Prosthesis in Turkey on Evidence-Based Orthotic Prosthesis Practices. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Evidence-Based Practice
What is being tested?
Health Professionals in the Field of Orthotics Prosthetics
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
134 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
15 Mar 2024to 15 May 2024
Phase
Interventional
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

Who may be able to join

  • Inclusion Criteria: Having been working in hospitals, clinics, academic units, etc. in Turkey for at least 6 months.
  • Being able to read and write Turkish

Who cannot join

  • Those who graduated in the field of Orthosis and Prosthesis and work in other clinics and units

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Istanbul Medipol University

    Istanbul

    Medipol Universitesi

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Investigation of the Views of Health Professionals in the Field of Orthotics Prosthetics on Evidence-Based Orthotics Prosthetics Practices

The main purpose of our research is; The aim of this study is to investigate the views of health professionals in the field of Orthotic Prosthesis in Turkey on Evidence-Based Orthotic Prosthesis Practices. This research is important in revealing the perspective of health professionals in this field on evidence-based orthotic prosthesis applications. No such study has been found in the literature in the field of Orthosis and Prosthesis. In this respect, it aims to bring a new perspective to the literature.

Read the detailed description

Three data collection tools will be used as data collection methods for the research. These data collection tools; demographic information form, Health Sciences Evidence-Based Practice Survey and Information Literacy Self-Efficacy Scale. Surveys will be sent to participants to be filled out via Google Forms.

Inclusion criteria: Having been working in hospitals, clinics, academic units, etc. in Turkey for at least 6 months. Being able to read and write Turkish. Exclusion criteria; Those who graduated in the field of Orthosis and Prosthesis and work in other clinics and units.

The data will be evaluated in the statistical package program IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Statistics 26.0 (IBM Corp, New York, USA).

To determine the sample size in the study, G*Power 3.1.9.4 software was used to calculate the number of people to take part in the study. The effect size of the study was determined as 134 participants with 80% statistical power and 5% significance level. Our research will be conducted between December 2023 and June 2024.

Being tested
Health Professionals in the Field of Orthotics Prosthetics

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Health Professionals in the Field of Orthotics ProstheticsOther

    Three data collection tools will be used as data collection methods for the research. These data collection tools; demographic information form, Health Sciences Evidence-Based Practice Survey and Information Literacy Self-Efficacy Scale.

Study groups in NCT06175364
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Health Professionals in the Field of Orthotics ProstheticsOtherHealth professionals in the field of orthotics and prosthetics generally include orthotic and prosthetic specialists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, orthopedic surgeons, biomechanics experts, physiologists, and engineers. These professionals specialize in the design, production, application, and rehabilitation of orthoses and prostheses.
Receives: Other: Health Professionals in the Field of Orthotics Prosthetics

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Health Sciences Evidence-Based Practice Survey

    It is a form created to collect participants' information about evidence-based practices in health sciences. The survey is a 10-point Likert scale with a total of 60 items. Main; The scale consists of 3 subheadings: belief-attitude (12 items with total scores ranging from 12 to 120), practice (36 items with total scores ranging from 36 to 360) and barriers-facilitators (12 items with scores ranging from 12 to 120). A higher score indicates a more supportive attitude or behavior towards the implementation of evidence-based practices in clinical practice.

    Measured: 2 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Dec 2023
  2. Study start15 Mar 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion15 Apr 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion15 May 2024 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
134 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06175364
Sponsor's protocol ID
IMU-OP-AA-01
Status last verified
Feb 2024
First submitted
7 Dec 2023
Last updated
29 Feb 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Health Professionals in the Field of Orthotics Prosthetics in people with Evidence-Based Practice, run by Medipol University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Feb 2024. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact alican ak (+905549239227, alican.ak@outlook.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Health Sciences Evidence-Based Practice Survey (time frame: 2 weeks). 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 29 Feb 2024.

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