Development and Validation of Questionnaire assessing Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Neuro-Physiotherapy among Healthcare Students and Professionals
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Neurological Physiotherapy, Neurorehabilitation, SurveyAbstract
Background: Neuro-physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation of individuals with neurological disorders, aiming to optimize functional abilities and enhance quality of life. This study outlines the development and validation of a comprehensive questionnaire designed to assess knowledge, attitude and practice by recognizing the importance of understanding the current landscape of neuro-physiotherapy with healthcare education and practice.
Method: A self-constructed questionnaire assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practice of neurophysiotherapy treatment among health care students and professionals was developed, followed by content validation by an expert panel. Content Validity Index was used to validate the questionnaire domainse. Pilot testing was conducted on 25 students and 25 professionals, in which the developed questionnaire was administered. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were analyzed using the Item-Total Correlation and Cronbach's alpha, respectively.
Results: The computed content validity index of the questionnaire was 0.9. The reliability of the questionnaire for students and professionals was found to be 0.915 and 0.949, respectively, and the item total correlation with respect to all domains was recorded to be greater than 0.30, which is the standard for validation in both students and professionals.
Conclusion: The developed questionnaire achieved a statistically satisfactory content validity and is suitable for assessing knowledge, attitude and practice about neurophysiotherapy treatment among the healthcare students and professionals.
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