ArticleDiabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy2023
Saudi Arabian Physical Therapists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Clinical Practice in Diabetes Prevention and Management.
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- Knowledge, Lifestyle, and Attitudes Toward Nutritional Assessment and Counseling Among Physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia: Implications for Healthcare Quality and Interdisciplinary Practice-A Cross-Sectional Study Across Multiple Regions of Saudi Arabia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A Survey on Knowledge, Attitude, and Current Practice in Diabetic Foot Care Among Indian Physiotherapists.TheScientificWorldJournal · 2026Article
- Perceived impact of physiotherapy-related debates on the social platform "X" on physiotherapists' professional development and knowledge acquisition: a cross-sectional study.BMC medical education · 2025Observational
- Early Detection and Intervention Practices Provided by Physical and Occupational Therapists in Saudi Arabia for Children with or at Risk for Cerebral Palsy.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Article
- Enhancing the quality of life for physical therapists: insights from a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
Objective: This study explores physical therapists' current knowledge, attitudes, and practice toward the management and prevention of diabetes in Saudi Arabia. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was distributed among physical therapists in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire included several sections concerning their knowledge, attitude, and current practice toward diabetic management. A total of 301 physical therapists (32% female) participated in our study. Results: The results suggest that only half of the participants agreed that diabetes management and prevention were within physical therapy's scope of service. However, approximately 30% of the participants did not regularly check or ask about the glucose levels of their patients with diabetes. Only 55% of the participants correctly answered the knowledge test questions. Conclusion: This study found that physical therapists in Saudi Arabia have a modest level of diabetes knowledge. The findings indicate that physical therapy educational programs should address diabetes management. Furthermore, continued education is required for current practicing physical therapists in Saudi Arabia.
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