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Knowledge, awareness, and attitude of physical therapists on Alzheimer's disease in Syria.
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SUBMITTER: Altahla R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC12923740 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Knowledge, awareness, and attitude of physical therapists on Alzheimer's disease in Syria.
Scientific reports 20260204 1
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a growing global health concern, yet physical therapists’ (PTs) knowledge and attitudes toward AD in Syria remain understudied. This study assessed these factors to identify gaps and inform interventions. A cross-sectional study of 279 Syrian PTs used validated scales (ADKS, DAS). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze knowledge, attitudes, and associated factors. PTs showed moderate knowledge (72.6% accuracy in AD-assessment/diagnosis and 59.5% i ...[more]