Metabolic Health Screening in Physical Therapy Private Practice in Australia: A Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Noncommunicable diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Physical therapists working in private practice have an opportunity to embed health screening in their practice to support chronic disease prevention. However, it is not known if it is feasible to conduct health screenings in physical therapist private practice settings.

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of physical therapists conducting client health screening with point-of-care testing.

Design

This was a feasibility study, comprising of in-depth interviews and descriptive quantitative data.

Setting

The health screenings took place in physical therapy private practices in Australia. The 1-to-1 interviews were conducted via phone, video

SUBMITTER: Mastwyk SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12045937 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature