Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Levels of Confidence Regarding Age-Related Hyperkyphosis and Its Management among Thai Physiotherapists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thorough knowledge of the management of age-related hyperkyphosis is crucial to physiotherapists' effective handling of complex spinal deformities.

Objective

This cross-sectional study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and confidence of Thai physiotherapists regarding age-related hyperkyphosis.

Methods

An online questionnaire with demographic, work-related, knowledge, attitude, and confidence questions was employed. The data analysis involved descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and independent t-tests.

Results

Complete responses were obtained from 314 physiotherapists. The correct responses amounted to 68.79% for the definition, 90.00% for causes, 14.97% for age of onset, 22.38% for prevalence, and 64.65% for the gold-standard diagn

SUBMITTER: Duangkaew R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11477387 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature