The goal of this observational study is to understand how physiotherapists and physiotherapy students in Türkiye manage low back pain and how closely they follow clinical practice guidelines and use research evidence.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Do physiotherapists follow evidence-based guidelines when treating low back pain?
* What factors influence their treatment choices and use of research in practice?
Participants will:
* Complete a short online survey (about 5-10 minutes)
* Answer questions about their education, clinical decisions, and treatment approaches for low back pain
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Be a licensed physiotherapist currently practicing in Türkiye OR be a physiotherapy intern student enrolled in a clinical internship in Türkiye
* Have experience managing patients with low back pain (LBP)
* Ability to provide informed consent and complete an online questionnaire.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Are not currently practicing physiotherapy or not currently enrolled in a clinical internship
* Have no experience in managing low back pain patients
* Are unable to complete an online questionnaire due to technological or literacy limitations
* Decline to provide informed consen
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Level of Adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) for Low Back Pain (LBP) Rehabilitation
Timeframe: At the time of survey completion (Baseline)
2
Comparison of Guideline Adherence Between Licensed Physical Therapists and Internship Students
Timeframe: At the time of survey completion (baseline)