Outcome MeasurementNCT07899580
Use of Measurement Instruments by Physiotherapists
An observational study of Outcome Measurement and Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, run by Karabuk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Measurement instruments in physiotherapy practice play a fundamental role in clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and the objective monitoring of treatment effectiveness. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Outcome Measurement, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- What is being tested?
- Google Form Questionnaire
- How many people
- 384 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 10 May 2026to 30 Nov 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 25 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Being an actively practicing physiotherapist
Who may be able to join
- Being an actively practicing physiotherapist (working in private clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, medical centers, public institutions, or private practices),
- Voluntarily agreeing to complete the questionnaire.
Who cannot join
- Physiotherapists who are not actively working in clinical practice (e.g., academicians, administrators, researchers, or those performing only administrative duties),
- Newly graduated physiotherapists without any clinical experience.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Karabuk University
Karabük
Tarik Ozmen, Professor, 0370 418 9171, tarikozmen@karabuk.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: Use of Measurement Instruments by Physiotherapists Working in Turkiye
Measurement instruments in physiotherapy practice play a fundamental role in clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and the objective monitoring of treatment effectiveness. However, there is a lack of up-to-date and systematic data specific to Turkiye regarding how frequently and for what purposes physiotherapists use these instruments in clinical settings. Conducting this study is necessary to reveal current practices, identify measurement and evaluation habits, assess the extent to which evidence-based practice is reflected in clinical care, and contribute to the development of educational content and clinical standards. Furthermore, the findings will provide a scientific basis for planning strategies aimed at promoting patient-centered and objective assessment approaches.
Read the detailed description
Measurement instruments constitute an essential component of physiotherapy practice, as they enable objective clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and monitoring of treatment outcomes. Standardized outcome measures not only support evidence-based practice but also facilitate communication between therapists and patients, improve documentation quality, and enhance the overall effectiveness of patient management. Despite their recognized importance, previous international studies have shown that physiotherapists do not routinely use standardized measurement tools in daily clinical practice and that various individual and organizational barriers limit their use.
In Turkiye, there is currently a lack of comprehensive and systematic data regarding which measurement and evaluation methods physiotherapists commonly use in clinical settings, how frequently they use them, and for what specific purposes (diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up, or prognosis). Furthermore, little is known about the factors influencing the use of these tools, such as educational background, years of professional experience, clinical setting, and perceived barriers or facilitators.
Therefore, this study aims to investigate the current use of measurement instruments among physiotherapists working in clinical settings in Turkiye. Specifically, it seeks to identify the most frequently used measurement tools, determine the purposes and frequency of their use, explore perceived barriers and facilitators, and examine the relationship between physiotherapists' characteristics and their use of measurement instruments. By revealing the current status of clinical practice, the findings of this study will contribute to the improvement of physiotherapy education, the promotion of evidence-based practice, and the development of standardized clinical assessment protocols that support patient-centered and objective evaluation approaches.
- Being tested
- Google Form Questionnaire
- Keywords
- Physiotherapy, Clinical Practice, Measurement, Physical Therapists, Assessment
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Google Form QuestionnaireOther
It is planned to send the questionnaire prepared via Google Questionnaire to the physiotherapists who accept to participate in the research and meet the inclusion criteria, to the physiotherapists working in the field via social media, the Physiotherapists Association of Turkiye, and its sub-groups registered members after the necessary permissions are obtained.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Frequency of Use of Clinical Assessment and Outcome Measurement Tools Among Physiotherapists in Türkiye
The frequency of use of clinical assessment and outcome measurement tools among physiotherapists in Türkiye will be evaluated using a self-administered questionnaire. Participants will report how frequently they use different assessment scales, questionnaires, and physical examination tests in their clinical practice. The frequency of use of each tool will be reported separately as the number and percentage of participants selecting each response category.
Measured: At baseline (single assessment at the time of survey completion).
Secondary outcomes (2)
Association Between Years of Clinical Experience and Frequency of Use of Assessment Tools
Years of clinical experience will be assessed using a self-administered questionnaire and recorded in years. The frequency of use of clinical assessment and outcome measurement tools will be assessed using the same questionnaire. The relationship between years of clinical experience and the frequency of use of assessment tools will be investigated.
Measured: At baseline (single assessment at the time of survey completion).
Association Between Educational Level and Frequency of Use of Assessment Tools
Educational level will be assessed using a self-administered questionnaire and categorized according to participants' highest completed academic degree. The frequency of use of clinical assessment and outcome measurement tools will be evaluated across educational levels.
Measured: At baseline (single assessment at the time of survey completion).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Oct 2026
- Study start10 May 2026
- Primary completion20 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Nov 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Outcome MeasurementStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 384 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Karabuk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Nurcan Contarli, Karabuk University
- Investigators
- Nurcan Contarli, PhD, Principal investigator, Karabuk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07899580
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KarabukUniv
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 20 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 29 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Al-Muqiren TN, Al-Eisa ES, Alghadir AH, Anwer S. Implementation and use of standardized outcome measures by physical therapists in Saudi Arabia: barriers, facilitators and perceptions. BMC Health Serv Res. 2017 Nov 21;17(1):748. doi: 10.1186/s12913-017-2693-2.
PubMed 29157248Fennelly O, Blake C, Desmeules F, Stokes D, Cunningham C. Patient-reported outcome measures in advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice: a systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care. 2018 Mar;16(1):188-208. doi: 10.1002/msc.1200. Epub 2017 Jun 29.
PubMed 28660673Braun T, Rieckmann A, Weber F, Gruneberg C. Current use of measurement instruments by physiotherapists working in Germany: a cross-sectional online survey. BMC Health Serv Res. 2018 Oct 23;18(1):810. doi: 10.1186/s12913-018-3563-2.
PubMed 30352584El-Sobkey SB, Helmy AM. Evidence-based practice and standardized outcome measures: Egyptian physical therapists' beliefs, perceptions and adoption. World Appl Sci J. 2012;16(9):1282-1291.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Use of Measurement Instruments by Physiotherapists Working in Turkiye
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07899580
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KarabukUniv
- Keywords
- Physiotherapy, Clinical Practice, Measurement, Physical Therapists, Assessment
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 384 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Karabuk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 May 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 Oct 2026 (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.
Measurement instruments in physiotherapy practice play a fundamental role in clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and the objective monitoring of treatment effectiveness. However, there is a lack of up-to-date and systematic data specific to Turkiye regarding how frequently and for what purposes physiotherapists use these instruments in clinical settings. Conducting this study is necessary to reveal current practices, identify measurement and evaluation habits, assess the extent to which evidence-based practice is reflected in clinical care, and contribute to the development of educational content and clinical standards. Furthermore, the findings will provide a scientific basis for planning strategies aimed at promoting patient-centered and objective assessment approaches.
Detailed description
Measurement instruments constitute an essential component of physiotherapy practice, as they enable objective clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and monitoring of treatment outcomes. Standardized outcome measures not only support evidence-based practice but also facilitate communication between therapists and patients, improve documentation quality, and enhance the overall effectiveness of patient management. Despite their recognized importance, previous international studies have shown that physiotherapists do not routinely use standardized measurement tools in daily clinical practice and that various individual and organizational barriers limit their use.
In Turkiye, there is currently a lack of comprehensive and systematic data regarding which measurement and evaluation methods physiotherapists commonly use in clinical settings, how frequently they use them, and for what specific purposes (diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up, or prognosis). Furthermore, little is known about the factors influencing the use of these tools, such as educational background, years of professional experience, clinical setting, and perceived barriers or facilitators.
Therefore, this study aims to investigate the current use of measurement instruments among physiotherapists working in clinical settings in Turkiye. Specifically, it seeks to identify the most frequently used measurement tools, determine the purposes and frequency of their use, explore perceived barriers and facilitators, and examine the relationship between physiotherapists' characteristics and their use of measurement instruments. By revealing the current status of clinical practice, the findings of this study will contribute to the improvement of physiotherapy education, the promotion of evidence-based practice, and the development of standardized clinical assessment protocols that support patient-centered and objective evaluation approaches.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Being an actively practicing physiotherapist
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Being an actively practicing physiotherapist (working in private clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, medical centers, public institutions, or private practices),
- Voluntarily agreeing to complete the questionnaire.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Physiotherapists who are not actively working in clinical practice (e.g., academicians, administrators, researchers, or those performing only administrative duties),
- Newly graduated physiotherapists without any clinical experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Google Form QuestionnaireIt is planned to send the questionnaire prepared via Google Questionnaire to the physiotherapists who accept to participate in the research and meet the inclusion criteria, to the physiotherapists working in the field via social media, the Physiotherapists Association of Turkiye, and its sub-groups registered members after the necessary permissions are obtained. | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Frequency of Use of Clinical Assessment and Outcome Measurement Tools Among Physiotherapists in Türkiye
Time frame: At baseline (single assessment at the time of survey completion).
The frequency of use of clinical assessment and outcome measurement tools among physiotherapists in Türkiye will be evaluated using a self-administered questionnaire. Participants will report how frequently they use different assessment scales, questionnaires, and physical examination tests in their clinical practice. The frequency of use of each tool will be reported separately as the number and percentage of participants selecting each response category.
2 secondary outcomes
Association Between Years of Clinical Experience and Frequency of Use of Assessment Tools
Time frame: At baseline (single assessment at the time of survey completion).
Association Between Educational Level and Frequency of Use of Assessment Tools
Time frame: At baseline (single assessment at the time of survey completion).
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Oct 2026.
- Background: PubMed 29157248Al-Muqiren TN, Al-Eisa ES, Alghadir AH, Anwer S. Implementation and use of standardized outcome measures by physical therapists in Saudi Arabia: barriers, facilitators and perceptions. BMC Health Serv Res. 2017 Nov 21;17(1):748. doi: 10.1186/s12913-017-2693-2.
- Background: PubMed 28660673Fennelly O, Blake C, Desmeules F, Stokes D, Cunningham C. Patient-reported outcome measures in advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice: a systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care. 2018 Mar;16(1):188-208. doi: 10.1002/msc.1200. Epub 2017 Jun 29.
- Background: PubMed 30352584Braun T, Rieckmann A, Weber F, Gruneberg C. Current use of measurement instruments by physiotherapists working in Germany: a cross-sectional online survey. BMC Health Serv Res. 2018 Oct 23;18(1):810. doi: 10.1186/s12913-018-3563-2.
- BackgroundEl-Sobkey SB, Helmy AM. Evidence-based practice and standardized outcome measures: Egyptian physical therapists' beliefs, perceptions and adoption. World Appl Sci J. 2012;16(9):1282-1291.
- 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.
Nurcan Contarli, PhD principal investigator
Karabuk University
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 Outcome Measurement and Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, run by Karabuk 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 2 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Oct 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Nurcan Contarli, PhD (+903704189171 ext. 9029, nurcancontarli@karabuk.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Frequency of Use of Clinical Assessment and Outcome Measurement Tools Among Physiotherapists in Türkiye (time frame: At baseline (single assessment at the time of survey completion).). 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 NCT07899580, which also lists 4 linked publications.
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 29 Oct 2026.