Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Int J Clin Pract. 2024 Mar 18;2024:2797382. doi: 10.1155/2024/2797382. eCollection 2024.
Osteoporosis "OP" is classified as one of the most serious health conditions worldwide. OP increases the skeletal fracture risk by 35%, particularly at hip, spine, and wrist joints. Healthcare professionals should be aware of OP clinical signs and have good knowledge while managing all patients.
This study aims to investigate the current level of osteoporosis knowledge and awareness among physical therapy providers in Saudi Arabia.
One hundred and sixty-eight physical therapy providers participated in this cross-sectional electronic survey from February to July of 2021. The participants completed the Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool questionnaire (OKAT). Descriptive analysis was utilized to assess the current level of osteoporosis knowledge among physical therapy providers.
Among the 168 participants, 55% ( = 92) were over 31 years old and 45% ( = 76) were 30 years old or under. The majority of participants 37% ( = 62) had more than 10 years of experience, 45% ( = 76) mainly treat orthopedic conditions, and 70% ( = 117) live in the western region. The results showed that 67.9% ( = 114) of participants had good knowledge about osteoporosis, while 19.6% ( = 33) had poor knowledge, and only 12.5% ( = 21) had excellent knowledge.
Physical therapy providers in Saudi Arabia have a good knowledge of osteoporosis. The overall OP preventive measure knowledge questions were poor. It is crucial for physical therapy providers to act appropriately to prevent falls and mitigate any potential risks.
骨质疏松症（OP）被归类为全球最严重的健康问题之一。OP 使骨骼骨折的风险增加了 35%，尤其是在髋关节、脊柱和腕关节。医疗保健专业人员应该了解 OP 的临床体征，并在管理所有患者时具备良好的知识。
本研究旨在调查沙特阿拉伯物理治疗师对骨质疏松症的认知和意识现状。
2021 年 2 月至 7 月，168 名物理治疗师参加了这项横断面电子调查。参与者完成了骨质疏松症知识评估工具问卷（OKAT）。采用描述性分析评估物理治疗师对骨质疏松症的当前认知水平。
在 168 名参与者中，55%（92 人）年龄在 31 岁以上，45%（76 人）年龄在 30 岁及以下。大多数参与者 37%（62 人）有 10 年以上的经验，45%（76 人）主要治疗骨科疾病，70%（117 人）居住在西部地区。结果表明，67.9%（114 人）的参与者对骨质疏松症有较好的了解，19.6%（33 人）的知识较差，只有 12.5%（21 人）的知识优秀。
沙特阿拉伯的物理治疗师对骨质疏松症有较好的认识。整体骨质疏松症预防措施知识问题较差。物理治疗师必须采取适当行动预防跌倒并减轻任何潜在风险。
