Are future physiotherapists ready to work with prosthetics and orthotics? a survey puts their knowledge to the test
NCT ID NCT07734402
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study surveys third- and fourth-year physiotherapy students to assess their knowledge, confidence, and attitudes toward prosthetics and orthotics rehabilitation. Participants fill out a one-time online questionnaire covering device knowledge, self-efficacy, and views on teamwork with prosthetists. The results could help shape better training for future therapists who work with people using artificial limbs or braces.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If the survey reveals gaps in student knowledge, it could guide improvements in physiotherapy curricula and strengthen teamwork between therapists and prosthetists.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-university survey with no intervention or follow-up, so its findings may not apply to other programs or predict real-world clinical performance.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lokman Hekim Univericity
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)