PhysiotherapistNCT07234435
Professionals Serving Individuals With Special Needs and Quality of Life
An observational study of Physiotherapist and Teachers, run by Nigde Omer Halisdemir University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
In recent years, the number of individuals with special needs (SNIs) requiring care has been increasing both globally and in our country. In line with the principles of a social welfare state, professionals have taken on a growing role in the care, treatment, and education of SNIs. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physiotherapist, Teachers
- What is being tested?
- International Physical Activity Questionnaire, The Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale and Maslach Burnout Inventory
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 25 Oct 2025to 15 Jan 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Professionals who work with individuals with special needs: Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and teachers
Who may be able to join
- 18-45 years old
- Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and teachers working in a private education and rehabilitation center or any public institution.
- Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and teachers who have been working for at least two years due to professional experience and attrition.
Who cannot join
- Individuals who do not volunteer to participate in the study.
- Retired physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and teachers.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Niğde, Merkez
About this study
Official title: Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity, Nutrition Knowledge, and Burnout Levels of Professionals Serving Individuals With Special Needs and Their Quality of Life
In recent years, the number of individuals with special needs (SNIs) requiring care has been increasing both globally and in our country. In line with the principles of a social welfare state, professionals have taken on a growing role in the care, treatment, and education of SNIs. These professionals include physiotherapists, teachers, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers. Unlike the education and treatment of typically developing individuals, providing services to SNIs can place additional burdens on staff, potentially leading over time to various physical, psychological, and emotional challenges. The demanding nature of working with SNIs, high expectations, environmental conditions, low wages despite intensive labor, lack of job security in the private sector, and the potential risks associated with working with individuals with disabilities can all create significant stress for service providers. This, in turn, may negatively affect both their personal and family lives as well as the quality of the services delivered.
Read the detailed description
The demanding nature of working with SNIs, high expectations, environmental conditions, low wages despite intensive labor, lack of job security in the private sector, and the potential risks associated with working with individuals with disabilities can all create significant stress for service providers. This, in turn, may negatively affect both their personal and family lives as well as the quality of the services delivered.
Therefore, this study aims to examine the levels of physical activity, nutritional knowledge, burnout, and quality of life among professionals-such as physiotherapists, special education teachers, and other specialists (e.g., occupational therapists, speech and language therapists)-who provide services to individuals with special needs. Within the scope of the research, physical activity levels will be assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), nutritional knowledge using the Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire, burnout levels using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and quality of life using the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36). Additionally, informative sessions will be conducted to promote social participation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among professionals serving individuals with special needs.
- Conditions
- Physiotherapist, Teachers
- Being tested
- International Physical Activity Questionnaire, The Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory, Short Form-36 Health Survey
- Keywords
- Nutrition knowledge level, individuals with special needs, physical activity, burnout, quality of life
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity, Burnout, Psychological
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
International Physical Activity QuestionnaireBehavioural
The physical activity levels of the participants will be assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). In this study, the self-administered short form, which covers the last seven days, will be used.
The total score of the questionnaire is calculated by summing the duration (in minutes) and frequency (in days) of walking, moderate, and vigorous activities. .
The Nutrition Knowledge Level ScaleBehavioural
It is assumed that nutritional knowledge enables individuals to choose healthy foods, prepare them in accordance with healthy eating recommendations, and consume them appropriately, thereby leading to improvements in dietary habits. The Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale for Adults, recently developed by Batmaz and Güneş (2018) in Turkey, includes subdomains such as basic nutrition and dietary preferences (Batmaz, H., \& Güneş, E., 2018).
Maslach Burnout InventoryBehavioural
Burnout levels will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Developed by Maslach and Jackson (1981), the inventory conceptualizes burnout not as a single-dimensional construct but as a multifaceted phenomenon, allowing each dimension to be evaluated independently rather than by a single overall score. The MBI consists of 22 items grouped under three subscales: Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, and Personal Accomplishment.
Short Form-36 Health SurveyBehavioural
Quality of life will be assessed using the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36). This is a self-report questionnaire that evaluates eight dimensions of health through 36 items: physical functioning, social functioning, role limitations due to physical and emotional problems, mental health, vitality (energy), bodily pain, and general health perception.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Professionals Serving Individuals with Special Needs | The difficulty and slow progress of programs implemented for individuals with special needs can cause physical and emotional wear and tear on professionals providing services to individuals, change in their eating habits, decrease their quality of life, and affect their general health.
* Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and teachers working in a private education and rehabilitation center or any public institution.
* Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and teachers who have been working for at least two years, due to professional experience and allowance for attrition. Receives: Behavioral: International Physical Activity Questionnaire; Behavioral: The Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale; Behavioral: Maslach Burnout Inventory; Behavioral: Short Form-36 Health Survey |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
International Physical Activity Questionnaire
The physical activity levels of the participants will be assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). In this study, the self-administered short form, which covers the last seven days, will be used. The total score of the questionnaire is calculated by summing the duration (in minutes) and frequency (in days) of walking, moderate, and vigorous activities. The time spent sitting (sedentary behavior) is computed separately as an independent score. By multiplying the duration (minutes), frequency (days), and corresponding MET value (metabolic equivalent of task; the ratio of work metabolic rate to resting metabolic rate), a composite score is obtained and expressed as MET-minutes/week. The MET values are defined as 3.3 METs for walking, 4 METs for moderate-intensity activity, and 8 METs for vigorous-intensity activity. Inactive: <600 MET-min/week Low physical activity level: 600-3000 MET-min/week Sufficient physical activity level: >3000 MET-min/week
Measured: 4 months
The Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale
It is assumed that nutritional knowledge enables individuals to choose healthy foods, prepare them in accordance with healthy eating recommendations, and consume them appropriately, thereby leading to improvements in dietary habits. The Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale for Adults, recently developed by Batmaz and Güneş (2018) in Turkey, includes subdomains such as basic nutrition and dietary preferences (Batmaz, H., \& Güneş, E., 2018). The scale was developed to assess adults' nutritional knowledge and consists of items addressing food and nutrient knowledge, food preparation and cooking methods, and the relationship between nutrition and health. The items are rated on a five-point Likert scale, ranging from strongly agree (4 points) to strongly disagree (0 points). Items containing incorrect statements regarding nutrition knowledge are reverse scored.
Measured: 4 months
Maslach Burnout Inventory
Burnout levels will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Developed by Maslach and Jackson (1981), the inventory conceptualizes burnout not as a single-dimensional construct but as a multifaceted phenomenon, allowing each dimension to be evaluated independently rather than by a single overall score. The MBI consists of 22 items grouped under three subscales: Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, and Personal Accomplishment. These subscales collectively assess the degree of burnout experienced by individuals in professional settings. Each item of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (0 = never, 4 = always). Higher Emotional Exhaustion and Depersonalization scores indicate greater burnout, while higher Personal Accomplishment scores indicate lower burnout. Burnout is evaluated based on the three subscale scores rather than a total score.
Measured: 4 months
Short Form-36 Health Survey
Quality of life will be assessed using the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36). This is a self-report questionnaire that evaluates eight dimensions of health through 36 items: physical functioning, social functioning, role limitations due to physical and emotional problems, mental health, vitality (energy), bodily pain, and general health perception. Each subscale is scored from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better perceived health status and quality of life.
Measured: 4 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Nov 2025
- Study start25 Oct 2025
- Primary completion1 Jan 2026
- Study completion15 Jan 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
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More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case crossover
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rabia ZORLULAR, Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07234435
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Special Needs and Professional
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 14 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 12 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Öztürk, M. (2005). A research on reliability and validity of international physical activity questionnaire and determination of physical activity level in university students. Hacettepe University Health Science Institute an Unpublished PhD Thesis, Ankara (in Turkish).
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity, Nutrition Knowledge, and Burnout Levels of Professionals Serving Individuals With Special Needs and Their Quality of Life
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07234435
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Special Needs and Professional
- Conditions
- Physiotherapist, Teachers
- Keywords
- Nutrition knowledge level, individuals with special needs, physical activity, burnout, quality of life
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jan 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
In recent years, the number of individuals with special needs (SNIs) requiring care has been increasing both globally and in our country. In line with the principles of a social welfare state, professionals have taken on a growing role in the care, treatment, and education of SNIs. These professionals include physiotherapists, teachers, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers. Unlike the education and treatment of typically developing individuals, providing services to SNIs can place additional burdens on staff, potentially leading over time to various physical, psychological, and emotional challenges. The demanding nature of working with SNIs, high expectations, environmental conditions, low wages despite intensive labor, lack of job security in the private sector, and the potential risks associated with working with individuals with disabilities can all create significant stress for service providers. This, in turn, may negatively affect both their personal and family lives as well as the quality of the services delivered.
Detailed description
The demanding nature of working with SNIs, high expectations, environmental conditions, low wages despite intensive labor, lack of job security in the private sector, and the potential risks associated with working with individuals with disabilities can all create significant stress for service providers. This, in turn, may negatively affect both their personal and family lives as well as the quality of the services delivered.
Therefore, this study aims to examine the levels of physical activity, nutritional knowledge, burnout, and quality of life among professionals-such as physiotherapists, special education teachers, and other specialists (e.g., occupational therapists, speech and language therapists)-who provide services to individuals with special needs. Within the scope of the research, physical activity levels will be assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), nutritional knowledge using the Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire, burnout levels using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and quality of life using the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36). Additionally, informative sessions will be conducted to promote social participation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among professionals serving individuals with special needs.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case crossover
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Professionals Serving Individuals with Special Needs | – | Behavioral: International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Behavioral: The Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale, Behavioral: Maslach Burnout Inventory, Behavioral: Short Form-36 Health SurveyThe difficulty and slow progress of programs implemented for individuals with special needs can cause physical and emotional wear and tear on professionals providing services to individuals, change in their eating habits, decrease their quality of life, and affect their general health. * Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and teachers working in a private education and rehabilitation center or any public institution. * Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and teachers who have been working for at least two years, due to professional experience and allowance for attrition. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Professionals who work with individuals with special needs: Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and teachers
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 18-45 years old
- Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and teachers working in a private education and rehabilitation center or any public institution.
- Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and teachers who have been working for at least two years due to professional experience and attrition.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals who do not volunteer to participate in the study.
- Retired physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and teachers.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| International Physical Activity QuestionnaireThe physical activity levels of the participants will be assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). In this study, the self-administered short form, which covers the last seven days, will be used. The total score of the questionnaire is calculated by summing the duration (in minutes) and frequency (in days) of walking, moderate, and vigorous activities. . | Behavioural | Professionals Serving Individuals with Special Needs |
| The Nutrition Knowledge Level ScaleIt is assumed that nutritional knowledge enables individuals to choose healthy foods, prepare them in accordance with healthy eating recommendations, and consume them appropriately, thereby leading to improvements in dietary habits. The Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale for Adults, recently developed by Batmaz and Güneş (2018) in Turkey, includes subdomains such as basic nutrition and dietary preferences (Batmaz, H., \& Güneş, E., 2018). | Behavioural | Professionals Serving Individuals with Special Needs |
| Maslach Burnout InventoryBurnout levels will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Developed by Maslach and Jackson (1981), the inventory conceptualizes burnout not as a single-dimensional construct but as a multifaceted phenomenon, allowing each dimension to be evaluated independently rather than by a single overall score. The MBI consists of 22 items grouped under three subscales: Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, and Personal Accomplishment. | Behavioural | Professionals Serving Individuals with Special Needs |
| Short Form-36 Health SurveyQuality of life will be assessed using the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36). This is a self-report questionnaire that evaluates eight dimensions of health through 36 items: physical functioning, social functioning, role limitations due to physical and emotional problems, mental health, vitality (energy), bodily pain, and general health perception. | Behavioural | Professionals Serving Individuals with Special Needs |
Primary outcome
International Physical Activity Questionnaire
Time frame: 4 months
The physical activity levels of the participants will be assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). In this study, the self-administered short form, which covers the last seven days, will be used. The total score of the questionnaire is calculated by summing the duration (in minutes) and frequency (in days) of walking, moderate, and vigorous activities. The time spent sitting (sedentary behavior) is computed separately as an independent score. By multiplying the duration (minutes), frequency (days), and corresponding MET value (metabolic equivalent of task; the ratio of work metabolic rate to resting metabolic rate), a composite score is obtained and expressed as MET-minutes/week. The MET values are defined as 3.3 METs for walking, 4 METs for moderate-intensity activity, and 8 METs for vigorous-intensity activity. Inactive: <600 MET-min/week Low physical activity level: 600-3000 MET-min/week Sufficient physical activity level: >3000 MET-min/week
The Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale
Time frame: 4 months
It is assumed that nutritional knowledge enables individuals to choose healthy foods, prepare them in accordance with healthy eating recommendations, and consume them appropriately, thereby leading to improvements in dietary habits. The Nutrition Knowledge Level Scale for Adults, recently developed by Batmaz and Güneş (2018) in Turkey, includes subdomains such as basic nutrition and dietary preferences (Batmaz, H., \& Güneş, E., 2018). The scale was developed to assess adults' nutritional knowledge and consists of items addressing food and nutrient knowledge, food preparation and cooking methods, and the relationship between nutrition and health. The items are rated on a five-point Likert scale, ranging from strongly agree (4 points) to strongly disagree (0 points). Items containing incorrect statements regarding nutrition knowledge are reverse scored.
Maslach Burnout Inventory
Time frame: 4 months
Burnout levels will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Developed by Maslach and Jackson (1981), the inventory conceptualizes burnout not as a single-dimensional construct but as a multifaceted phenomenon, allowing each dimension to be evaluated independently rather than by a single overall score. The MBI consists of 22 items grouped under three subscales: Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, and Personal Accomplishment. These subscales collectively assess the degree of burnout experienced by individuals in professional settings. Each item of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is rated on a 5-point Likert scale (0 = never, 4 = always). Higher Emotional Exhaustion and Depersonalization scores indicate greater burnout, while higher Personal Accomplishment scores indicate lower burnout. Burnout is evaluated based on the three subscale scores rather than a total score.
Short Form-36 Health Survey
Time frame: 4 months
Quality of life will be assessed using the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36). This is a self-report questionnaire that evaluates eight dimensions of health through 36 items: physical functioning, social functioning, role limitations due to physical and emotional problems, mental health, vitality (energy), bodily pain, and general health perception. Each subscale is scored from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better perceived health status and quality of life.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Feb 2026.
- Results publicationÖztürk, M. (2005). A research on reliability and validity of international physical activity questionnaire and determination of physical activity level in university students. Hacettepe University Health Science Institute an Unpublished PhD Thesis, Ankara (in Turkish).
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Physiotherapist and Teachers, run by Nigde Omer Halisdemir University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
International Physical Activity Questionnaire (time frame: 4 months). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07234435, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Feb 2026.