Current use of measurement instruments by physiotherapists working in Germany: a cross-sectional online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of measurement instruments in physiotherapy has been recommended in clinical practice guidelines to improve evidence-based practice. The aims of the study were (a) to describe the current use of measurement instruments by physiotherapists working in Germany and (b) to investigate the facilitators and barriers to use measurement instruments.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used a nationwide online survey, which was accessible to all physiotherapists working in Germany.

Results

In total, 522 adult physiotherapists working in Germany completed the questionnaire. The mean age of the respondents was 38 years, 63% were female, and 53% had >10 years of work experience. Thirty-one percent of the respondents used measurement instruments in ≥80% of their p

SUBMITTER: Braun T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6199696 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature