Development and Testing of a Physical Therapy Questionnaire
Author Information
Author(s): Dizon Janine Margarita R, Grimmer-Somers Karen, Kumar Saravana
Primary Institution: International Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia
Hypothesis
Can a new survey instrument effectively describe the practice of physical therapy in the Philippines?
Conclusion
The Physical Therapy Profile Questionnaire (PTPQ) is a valid and useful tool for collecting data on physical therapy practice in the Philippines.
Supporting Evidence
- The PTPQ was validated and pilot tested with physical therapists.
- The survey instrument was developed based on a literature review and focus group discussions.
- Pilot testing showed the PTPQ was easy to administer and comprehensive.
Takeaway
Researchers created a questionnaire to understand how physical therapy is practiced in the Philippines, and it works well for gathering information.
Methodology
A mixed methods design was used, including focus group interviews and pilot testing of the survey instrument.
Limitations
The study did not test for criterion or construct validity due to the lack of existing instruments.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 26 physical therapists from various practice settings in the Philippines.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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