DisasterNCT07296367
Physiotherapy and Disaster
An observational study of Disaster and Physiotherapist Students, run by Uşak University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The purpose of this observational study is to examine the relationships between disaster response self-efficacy, psychological preparedness for disaster threats, and interdisciplinary readiness levels among undergraduate Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation students. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 49 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Disaster, Physiotherapist Students
- How many people
- 390 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 20 Dec 2025to 10 Feb 2026
- 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 to 49 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: The study population consists of undergraduate students studying in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation departments in Türkiye. Participants will include 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year students between the ages of 18 and 49 who voluntarily agree to participate and complete the online informed consent and questionnaire form. Data collection will be carried out through online surveys distributed to students enrolled at Pamukkale University, İnönü University, and Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University.
Who may be able to join
- Being an undergraduate student (1st-4th year) in a Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation program at a university in Türkiye
- Being 18 to 49 years of age at the time of participation.
- Reading and providing electronic informed consent on the online form.
- Completing the online questionnaire in full.
Who cannot join
- Not being enrolled as an undergraduate student in a Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation program, or not being in 1st-4th year.
- Not providing electronic informed consent.
- Completing the survey partially or with clear errors (e.g., missing or invalid responses).
- Duplicate entries detected as the same participant filling in the questionnaire more than once.
- Leaving more than 50% of the items unanswered or providing highly inconsistent response patterns that compromise data reliability.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Examining the Relationship Between Disaster Response Self-efficacy, Psychological Preparedness, and Interdisciplinary Readiness in Physiotherapy Students
The purpose of this observational study is to examine the relationships between disaster response self-efficacy, psychological preparedness for disaster threats, and interdisciplinary readiness levels among undergraduate Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation students. The study will be conducted among students studying in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation departments of Pamukkale University, İnönü University, and Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey.
Participants will complete online surveys regarding disaster preparedness while continuing their routine education as part of their active learning. No clinical practice, medical intervention, or experimental procedures will be conducted in the study.
Read more
The primary research question of this study is:
Is there a significant relationship between the disaster response self-efficacy, psychological preparedness, and interdisciplinary readiness levels of physiotherapy students? Data will be collected voluntarily via Google Form; students can withdraw from the study at any time. Personal information will not be collected, and all data will be analyzed solely for scientific purposes, in accordance with confidentiality principles. While no medical or physical benefits are expected for participants, the findings are expected to contribute to the development of physiotherapy training curricula for disaster preparedness and crisis management.
The study will commence in December 2025 following ethics committee approval, and the entire process, including data collection, is planned to take approximately six months.
Read the detailed description
This observational study aims to examine the relationships among physiotherapy students' disaster response self-efficacy, psychological preparedness for disaster threats, and interdisciplinary readiness levels. Data will be collected and analyzed from volunteer participants via an online survey. No experimental interventions, treatments, or clinical procedures will be implemented in the study. Participant safety and data confidentiality will be protected in accordance with ethical principles. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of disaster preparedness regulations in physiotherapy education programs.
- Conditions
- Disaster, Physiotherapist Students
- Keywords
- Disaster response self-efficacy, Interdisciplinary readiness, Physiotherapy students, Disaster management, Psychological preparedness
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| physiotherapy students | physiotherapy students studying at different universities |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Disaster self-efficacy level
- Measurement tool: Disaster Response Self-Efficacy Scale (DRESES)
- Purpose: To assess the perception of competence to respond effectively during a disaster.
Measured: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).
Secondary outcomes (2)
Interdisciplinary Readiness Level
- Measurement tool: Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS)
- Purpose: To determine readiness for collaboration in post-disaster healthcare services.
Measured: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).
Psychological Preparedness Level for Disaster Threats
- Measurement tool: Psychological Preparedness for Disaster Threats Scale (PPDTS)
- Variable type: Continuous (Likert total score)
- Purpose: To determine students' psychological resilience and preparedness levels for disaster situations.
Measured: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Dec 2025
- Study start20 Dec 2025
- Primary completion10 Feb 2026
- Study completion10 Feb 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for DisasterStudies 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 390 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Uşak University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Pamukkale University, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Inonu University
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07296367
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-60116787-020-789573
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 8 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 7 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Because data is collected entirely on a voluntary basis, protecting participant privacy is a priority. Therefore, there are no plans to share Individual Participant Data (IPD) with third parties.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Examining the Relationship Between Disaster Response Self-efficacy, Psychological Preparedness, and Interdisciplinary Readiness in Physiotherapy Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07296367
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E-60116787-020-789573
- Conditions
- Disaster, Physiotherapist Students
- Keywords
- Disaster response self-efficacy, Interdisciplinary readiness, Physiotherapy students, Disaster management, Psychological preparedness
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 390 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Uşak UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Pamukkale University, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Inonu University
- Study start
- 20 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Feb 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Dec 2025 (actual)
- 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 observational study is to examine the relationships between disaster response self-efficacy, psychological preparedness for disaster threats, and interdisciplinary readiness levels among undergraduate Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation students. The study will be conducted among students studying in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation departments of Pamukkale University, İnönü University, and Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey.
Participants will complete online surveys regarding disaster preparedness while continuing their routine education as part of their active learning. No clinical practice, medical intervention, or experimental procedures will be conducted in the study.
The primary research question of this study is:
Is there a significant relationship between the disaster response self-efficacy, psychological preparedness, and interdisciplinary readiness levels of physiotherapy students? Data will be collected voluntarily via Google Form; students can withdraw from the study at any time. Personal information will not be collected, and all data will be analyzed solely for scientific purposes, in accordance with confidentiality principles. While no medical or physical benefits are expected for participants, the findings are expected to contribute to the development of physiotherapy training curricula for disaster preparedness and crisis management.
The study will commence in December 2025 following ethics committee approval, and the entire process, including data collection, is planned to take approximately six months.
Detailed description
This observational study aims to examine the relationships among physiotherapy students' disaster response self-efficacy, psychological preparedness for disaster threats, and interdisciplinary readiness levels. Data will be collected and analyzed from volunteer participants via an online survey. No experimental interventions, treatments, or clinical procedures will be implemented in the study. Participant safety and data confidentiality will be protected in accordance with ethical principles. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of disaster preparedness regulations in physiotherapy education programs.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| physiotherapy students | – | –physiotherapy students studying at different universities |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 49 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of undergraduate students studying in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation departments in Türkiye. Participants will include 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year students between the ages of 18 and 49 who voluntarily agree to participate and complete the online informed consent and questionnaire form. Data collection will be carried out through online surveys distributed to students enrolled at Pamukkale University, İnönü University, and Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being an undergraduate student (1st-4th year) in a Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation program at a university in Türkiye
- Being 18 to 49 years of age at the time of participation.
- Reading and providing electronic informed consent on the online form.
- Completing the online questionnaire in full.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Not being enrolled as an undergraduate student in a Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation program, or not being in 1st-4th year.
- Not providing electronic informed consent.
- Completing the survey partially or with clear errors (e.g., missing or invalid responses).
- Duplicate entries detected as the same participant filling in the questionnaire more than once.
- Leaving more than 50% of the items unanswered or providing highly inconsistent response patterns that compromise data reliability.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Disaster self-efficacy level
Time frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).
* Measurement tool: Disaster Response Self-Efficacy Scale (DRESES) * Purpose: To assess the perception of competence to respond effectively during a disaster.
2 secondary outcomes
Interdisciplinary Readiness Level
Time frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).
Psychological Preparedness Level for Disaster Threats
Time frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).
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 7 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Because data is collected entirely on a voluntary basis, protecting participant privacy is a priority. Therefore, there are no plans to share Individual Participant Data (IPD) with third parties.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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 Disaster and Physiotherapist Students, run by Uşak 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 4 inclusion and 5 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 7 May 2026. 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?
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?
Disaster self-efficacy level (time frame: Single assessment at baseline (Day 1).). 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 7 May 2026.