Accuracy of Estimation of Joint Range of Motion
Conditions
Brief summary
Examine the accuracy of visual estimates of various joint angles by physical therapists at various levels of education and clinical practice, taking into account years of experience, areas of practices and specialty certifications.
Detailed description
Physical therapists oftentimes will estimate rather than measure joint range of motion. The accuracy of visual estimates of various joint measurements has not been previously assessed. No comparison has been done for years of experience and accuracy of estimations. This study will create a survey with pictures of joints at previously measured angles and therapists and students will be asked to estimate the range of motion. Various statistical analyses will be performed to determine accuracy and comparisons.
Interventions
OTHERNo intervention
No interventions separated the groups. Each group reviewed pictures and wrote down their estimated ROM of the joint pictured.
Sponsors
Methodist University, North Carolina
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Inclusion criteria
* licensed physical therapists * students currently enrolled in an accredited doctorate of physical therapy program
Exclusion criteria
* students have not been trained in range of motion measurements * are not licensed physical therapists
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison of estimated ROM to actual ROM | 6 months after completion of survey | Compare the estimated ROM provided by the student/clinician to the actual measured ROM of the joint of the model. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed