Views of physiotherapists on factors that play a role in ethical decision-making: an international online survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a lack of knowledge about the ways physiotherapists around the world learn about professional code of ethics and ethical decision-making frameworks. The profession has a gap in the understanding about physiotherapists' views on factors that play a role in ethical decision-making and whether these views differ between World Physiotherapy regions.

Methods

An online survey study in English was conducted from October 2018 to October 2019. Participants included 559 physiotherapists located in 72 countries. The self-designed survey questionnaire contained 13 items asking about demographic information and means of learning about ethical codes and decision-making frameworks. A further 30 items were presented which included statements underpinned with individual,

SUBMITTER: Sturm A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9889242 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature