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Nigerian physiotherapists’ knowledge, attitude, and practice of digital physical therapy: a cross-sectional study

Background The increasing demand for physical therapy services worldwide calls for innovations to be made to meet the challenges of service delivery. However, little is known about the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of digital physical therapy among Nigerian physiotherapists. Hence, this st...

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Published in:Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy (Online) 2023-12, Vol.28 (1), p.5-8, Article 5
Main Authors: Awotidebe, Taofeek Oluwole, Fasakin, Olufesola Motunrayo, Oyewole, Olufemi Oyeleye, Bello, Usman Eniola, Ademoyegun, Adekola Babatunde, Onigbinde, Ayodele Teslim, Mbada, Chidozie E., Odunlade, Adekola John, Adedoyin, Rufus Adesoji
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Summary:Background The increasing demand for physical therapy services worldwide calls for innovations to be made to meet the challenges of service delivery. However, little is known about the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of digital physical therapy among Nigerian physiotherapists. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the level of KAP of digital physical therapy among physiotherapists in Nigeria. Methods This cross-sectional study purposively recruited 150 Nigerian physiotherapists. Copies of modified and validated questionnaires on the KAP of digital physical therapy from a previous study were sent to registered and licensed physiotherapists via electronic survey to assess the KAP of digital physical therapy. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Alpha level was set at p < 0.05. Results The mean age of the respondents was 29.76 ± 6.95 years. Most participants (81.3%) have a knowledge level above average, while 18.7% have below average. Furthermore, most (76.0%) of the respondents had a positive attitude toward digital physical therapy. In addition, more than two-thirds, 69.3% uses digital physical therapy platforms for physical therapy practice. Knowledge, attitude, and practice were not significantly associated with sociodemographic characteristics ( p > 0.05). Furthermore, there was no significant association between knowledge, attitude, and practice ( p > 0.05). Conclusion Many Nigerian physiotherapists demonstrated adequate knowledge, positive attitude, and good practice of digital physical therapy. However, knowledge, attitude, and practice of digital physical therapy were not influenced by sociodemographic characteristics.
ISSN:2536-9660
1110-6611
2536-9660
DOI:10.1186/s43161-022-00118-3