Beliefs Of Healthcare Professionals Research Articles

Kinesiophobia among health professionals' interventions: a scoping review.

Health professionals are regularly confronted with patients suffering from a fear of movement-related pain (unknown as kinesiophobia). The fear-avoidance attitudes and beliefs of healthcare professionals are likely to play a key role in their patients' therapeutic approach. However, kinesiophobia among health professionals is a relatively young topic. This scoping review aims to explore and catalogue the extent of scientific research that identifies the causes and consequences of kinesiophobia among health professionals while they perform their interventions. The review was based on the Joanna Briggs Institute manual and the PRISMA method for a scoping review. The research was conducted in May 2024 using CINHAL, Medline and Sportdiscus databases with the search terms "fear-avoidance", "kinesiophobia", "pain-related" and "physical therapist". Out of 2,162 potential studies, thirteen articles were included. No study directly mentioned kinesiophobia among health professionals, but it was studied through fear-avoidance beliefs. Two-thirds of the articles indicate that professionals with fear-avoidance beliefs tend to refer their patients to other specialists less frequently and limit their patients' activity, despite treatment guidelines. Most of the studies found were physiotherapists' interventions for chronic back pain patients. The current review emphasizes the need for additional studies involving more healthcare professionals and diverse health conditions.

Factors related to the implementation of pulmonary rehabilitation in Jordan: Perspective of healthcare professionals

BackgroundAlthough the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in the management of chronic respiratory disease conditions (CRC) are well-documented, it remains underutilized. In Jordan, the scarcity of PR services denies those with CRC the opportunity to improve their functional capacity, mental health, and quality of life. ObjectiveTo explore the factors related to the implementation of PR in Jordan from the perspective of the healthcare professionals (HCPs). MethodsThis was a qualitative study that utilized semi-structured interviews informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Twenty-one HCPs were interviewed. Interview transcripts were coded against the relevant TDF domain(s) and then domains’ summaries were generated. ResultsA total of 997 quotes were coded against the TDF domains. Knowledge, environmental context and resources, social influences, and skills domains were the ones most coded. The study identified several barriers to PR implementation such as: limited knowledge and skills pertaining to PR among HCPs, limited public awareness of PR, financial costs, limited legislation related to establishment of PR and role confusion of HCPs in PR. The main facilitators include: HCPs willingness to be involved in new programs such as PR, the perception of the importance and need for PR and HCPs beliefs about capabilities to overcome barriers for a successful implementation of PR. ConclusionThe current study provided information that will inform stakeholders and policymakers about the factors affecting PR implementation in Jordan. Improvements in HCPs skills and knowledge about PR, financial support, improvements in undergraduate syllabi and policies to control PR service provision are considered to be key to a successful implementation of PR.

Exploring healthcare professionals’ perceptions of diet and exercise as a form of symptom management in Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder in which dopaminergic neurons of the substantia nigra, a region of the brain that controls movement, are lost over time (1). This results in motor symptoms, such as bradykinesia, and non-motor symptoms such as depression (2). Evidence- based resources and programmes utilising exercise for symptom management are widely available (3). However, despite emerging evidence showing that diet changes can improve quality of life and reduce disease severity (4), there are few dietary guidelines and programmes. This study aims to address a current literature gap in qualitative studies assessing the opinions of healthcare professionals (HCPs) towards diet and exercise in PD care, and to identify barriers and facilitators of this in care.A qualitative design was used to assess the views and beliefs of HCPs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via telephone, using a topic guide developed by the research team, consisting of 20 questions. The data were analysed using the six-phase process of Reflexive Thematic analysis to determine key themes in the data (5).Five HCPs participated in this study. One main theme and two subthemes were identified. The main theme was that provisions of care and dietary advice are limited by a lack of knowledge of evidence- based, PD-specific, dietary guidelines. Subtheme 1 was that evidence-based exercise guidelines have been important facilitators in supporting care provision. Subtheme 2 was that lack of dietary guidance has been a barrier to optimum care provision and self-efficacy of HCPs.HCPs were less likely to discuss diet, due to barriers including lack of available resources or knowledge thereof, self-efficacy to recommend dietary changes, time constraints in the clinic, and less well-established referral pathways for dietitians. HCPs were unaware of the influence of diet in PD treatment, despite diet’s impact on symptoms being discussed in clinic. However, HCPs agreed that evidence-based resources would benefit HCPs’ practice, to improve symptom severity and nutritional status of patients. Exercise was more likely to be discussed, as evidence-based guidelines and empirical understanding meant HCPs were more aware of the beneficial effects on symptoms.While limited by small numbers, these findings suggest that a lack of knowledge, low self-efficacy, and time pressures mean that patients may not receive dietary guidelines which may be beneficial to their care. Self-efficacy of HCPs should be improved through PD-specific nutritional education, development and dissemination of PD-specific nutrition guidelines and resources. Future research should aim to determine the effectiveness of relevant dietary strategies’ in managing and caring for PD.

A Systematic Review of Studies of Attitudes and Beliefs of Healthcare Professionals Towards Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder (NEAD)

A Systematic Review of Studies of Attitudes and Beliefs of Healthcare Professionals Towards Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder (NEAD)

‘Specialist before physiotherapist’: physicians’ and physiotherapists’ beliefs and management of chronic low back pain in Ghana – A qualitative study

Purpose This study provides an understanding of the chronic low back pain (CLBP) beliefs and management practices of physicians/doctors and physiotherapists in Ghana, and the mechanisms underlying their beliefs and practices. Materials/Methods Thirty-three individual semi-structured interviews, involving eighteen physio­therapists and fifteen physicians involved with CLBP management, were carried out. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and analysed using Straussian grounded theory principles and critical realist philosophy. Results Five categories were derived: The predominance of bio-medical/mechanical beliefs, maladaptive beliefs, maladaptive practices, limited involvement of physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) and evidence-based beliefs and practices. The predominant mechanisms underlying the HCPs beliefs and practices were: the healthcare environment (professional roles/identity hinged around paternalistic and biomedical care, fragmented CLBP management, limited physiotherapy/HCPs’ knowledge) and sociocultural environment (sociocultural/patients’ expectations of passive therapy and paternalism). Conclusion The CLBP beliefs and practices of HCPs involved with CLBP in Ghana is modelled around a professional identity that is largely hinged on paternalism and bio-medical/mechanical understandings. Lack of collaboration and sociocultural expectations also play a significant role. There is the need for a reconstitution of Ghanaian HCPs’ CLBP beliefs and management approaches to align with evidenced-based approaches (e.g., imaging should not be universally prescribed, biopsychosocial and patient-centred care).

Psychometric properties of the Sexual Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (SABS-C8) for health professionals in cancer care settings

BackgroundCancer and associated treatment can have a significant and detrimental impact on a person’s sexual wellbeing. Sexual attitudes and beliefs of healthcare professionals (HPs) working in cancer care settings can affect the support provided to help patients and partners to manage these concerns. This study evaluated psychometric properties of the Sexual Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (SABS-C8) adapted for use in cancer care settings. MethodsAdaptation of original SABS was informed by evidence reviews and an expert panel of researchers. The 12-item SABS was completed by HPs working in cancer care (n = 391) prior to completing an eLearning intervention aimed at promoting provision of sexual support to patients and partners. Exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted, reliability and validity of the scale were also explored. ResultsEFA showed potential for a three-factor model, with CFA indicating a better model fit (CMIN/DF < 3; GFI > .9; CFI > .9 and < RMSEA < .08) for 8 of the SABS-C items, lending support for a unidimensional model, with moderately acceptable reliability of.69. The 8-item scale was also able to discriminate between known groups with lower attitudinal barriers to providing sexual support apparent in HPs with over 12 years of experience, in nurses compared with other HPs, and in those with previous sexual wellbeing education (p < 0.001). ConclusionThe SABS-C8 is a brief scale with acceptable reliability that can be used to assess attitudinal barriers to sexual support and help to identify HPs learning needs around providing sexual support in cancer care.

ACADEMIC ESSAY ON ELDERLY FUNCTIONALITY: ASPECTS OF AUTONOMY AND INDEPENDENCE IN DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES

The Brazilian population is aging, necessitating a reevaluation of healthcare in the country. In therapeutic processes, there are technically qualified healthcare professionals to propose appropriate treatments. However, often, the elderly cannot express their preferences due to illnesses, and healthcare decisions may be influenced by family or close individuals. This raises questions about how to protect the will of elderly patients and ensure their capacity to make decisions, especially in a caregiving culture that tends to underestimate the elderly's ability to manage their health. The term "autonomy" has been interpreted in various ways, with some interpretations broader than others. Autonomy in the elderly is defined as their capacity to confront, control, and make personal decisions according to their daily preferences. From a gerontological perspective, autonomy is seen as the ability to judge and act and can be approached from two perspectives: as an ethical responsibility for the elderly and as a moral requirement for their caregivers. Autonomy is a fundamental need related to aging, and the social environment significantly impacts how this life stage is experienced. Not all elderly patients who depend on others for care have compromised autonomy. Often, they are not given the opportunity to express their desires, which conflicts with the beliefs of healthcare professionals or the wishes of the family. Several studies have been conducted to analyze the impact of autonomy at different life stages, with particular attention to the elderly population due to sociocultural and physiological transformations affecting the aging process. The perception of autonomy in old age is influenced by individual, psychosocial, and sociodemographic factors. Race and age are factors influencing the perception of autonomy, with white elderly individuals having a greater perception of autonomy compared to individuals of other ethnicities. Furthermore, younger elderly individuals tend to have greater autonomy compared to the older elderly. As the level of education increases, elderly individuals are more likely to make active decisions. General health and quality of life have a significant impact on their perception of autonomy. The ability to communicate and express desires is essential for autonomy, but the elderly may face difficulties due to the loss of mobility, hearing, and vision, as well as the lack of control over daily situations. Loneliness and chronic non-communicable diseases can also lead to communication difficulties. Additionally, in some cases, the loss of cognitive functions may be related to lifestyle or daily situations, such as isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of the mental health of the elderly. In summary, the autonomy of the elderly is an important issue, and ensuring that they have the capacity to make active decisions and express their preferences is essential for satisfactory aging and, consequently, quality of life.

Mental Health Symptoms, Attitudes And Beliefs Of Healthcare Professionals At The Paralympic Games

Mental Health Symptoms, Attitudes And Beliefs Of Healthcare Professionals At The Paralympic Games

The “Personhood in Dementia Questionnaire”: Italian translation and validation for the assessment of the level of personality attributed to people with senile dementia by health care personnel

Objective. To validate a survey tool in Italian, useful for assessing the perceptions and beliefs of healthcare professionals with respect to the person with dementia, with particular attention to the levels of dignity and personality (Personhood) that operators address to residents of facilities for the elderly. Methods. Data collection took place in two distinct periods, the first (T1) from May 2021 to July 2021; the second starting from December 2021 to February 2022 (T2). Results. The test-retest stability in the two measurements performed was confirmed by the value of the correlation coefficient Rho, very high and statistically significant (p &lt; .05) in the comparison of each item at T1 and T2, respectively. Conclusions. The validity of the construct of the tool could be studied by future research through a more widespread use able to provide data and food for thought to enrich the debate currently underway.

Impact of family presence on healthcare outcomes and patients' wards design

This study aimed to investigate the beliefs of patients and healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabian settings about the role of family visiting, presence and their impact on the patient wards layout and patient room spatial design. Cross-sectional study of 225 surveys completed during January 2019 and January 2020 at three hospitals in Dammam Metropolitan Area to evaluate the impact of family presence at three types of wards; male, female (medical & surgical) and female (obstetrics and genecology) on healthcare outcomes including patients' outcomes of pain, sleep, depression, anxiety, length of stay, noise, overall satisfaction and safety of patients' falls and healthcare professionals' outcomes of medical efficiency, reducing medical errors, safety and satisfaction. The study investigates healthcare professionals’ beliefs about the position of the family zone in the patient room. The data were collected and statistically analysed with R version 4. All participants agreed on the importance of family presence in improving the healthcare outcomes. The results showed differences in the beliefs of the healthcare professionals and patients in issues related to visiting policies (number of visiting hours, number of visitors, and visit restriction). 38 % of healthcare professionals believe that family zone should be bedside and adjacent to the window side.

Impact of Local and Demographic Factors on Early COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Health Care Workers in New York City Public Hospitals.

Despite the development of several effective vaccines, SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread, causing serious illness among the unvaccinated. Healthcare professionals are trusted sources of information about vaccination, and therefore understanding the attitudes and beliefs of healthcare professionals regarding the vaccines is of utmost importance. We conducted a survey-based study to understand the factors affecting COVID-19 vaccine attitudes among health care professionals in NYC Health and Hospitals, at a time when the vaccine was new, and received 3759 responses. Machine learning and chi-square analyses were applied to determine the factors most predictive of vaccine hesitancy. Demographic factors, education, role at the hospital, perceptions of the pandemic itself, and location of work and residence were all found to significantly contribute to vaccine attitudes. Location of residence was examined for both borough and neighborhood, and was found to have a significant impact on vaccine receptivity. Interestingly, this borough-level data did not correspond to the number or severity of cases in the respective boroughs, indicating that local social or other influences likely have a substantial impact. Local and demographic factors should be strongly considered when preparing pro-vaccine messages or campaigns.

Stress and burnout influence NICU healthcare professionals’ decision-making on family-centered care delivery: An international survey

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) environment is complex with competing demands. Health care professionals (HCP) caring behaviors and sensitivity to emotional, role and practical demands of infants and families contribute to family satisfaction and improves infant health outcomes. This research examined NICU HCP's beliefs about providing family-centered care (FCC) and factors that influence decision-making to implement FCC. The sample included 263 multidisciplinary HCP working in NICUs around the world. Participants reported low/moderate levels of family caring beliefs (M = 83.81, SD = 6.49), high levels of perceived stress (M = 27.81, SD = 3.21), and moderate levels of burnout (M = 32.62, SD = 2.71). A significant negative correlation (r = −0.489, p < .001) exists between participant perceived stress and caring beliefs. A significant correlation (r = 0.473, p < .001) exists between participant perceived stress and level of burnout. Results suggest stress and burnout are critical factors foundational to HCPs' caring beliefs and FCC delivery.

Professionals' beliefs in patient involvement for hospital safety.

to analyze the beliefs of health care professionals about the benefits of patient involvement in care during hospitalization. a descriptive, exploratory, qualitative study was conducted with 87 health professionals from a teaching hospital. Semi-structured interviews were conducted between December 2019 and January 2020 - data was submitted to content analysis and interpreted in light of Rosenstock's Model of Beliefs in Health. participants included nursing technicians, nurses, doctors, and other professionals. The categories "Professionals' beliefs about patient involvement in care", "Practices of patient involvement in care" and "Factors favoring patient involvement in hospital care" emerged. The perception of professionals revealed the influence of patient involvement in care outcomes and benefits for the safety of care. involving the patient in care is associated with the healthcare professional's belief in the benefits of this practice for reducing incidents.

Misconceptions of physical therapists and medical doctors regarding the impact of lifting a light load on low back pain

BackgroundA common misconception about low back pain (LBP) is that the spine is weak and that lumbar flexion should be avoided. Because the beliefs of health-care professionals (HCPs) influence patients, it is important to understand the attitudes of health care professionals towards LBP and lifting. ObjectivesTo assess and compare the perceptions of different categories of HCPs regarding the safety of specific movement strategies used to lift a light load, and their beliefs regarding back pain. The secondary aim was to determine whether certain factors influenced the beliefs of HCPs. MethodsData were collected via an electronic survey. Student and qualified physical therapists (PTs), medical students, and general practitioner (GP) trainees were included. The questionnaire included eight photographs, depicting eight different strategies to lift a light load. Respondents were requested to select the strategy(s) they considered as “unsafe” to use for asymptomatic people with a previous history of LBP and people with chronic LBP. Beliefs and attitudes towards LBP were evaluated using the Back Pain Attitudes Questionnaire (Back-PAQ). ResultsQuestionnaires from 1005 participants were included. Seventy percent of qualified PTs considered none of the strategies as harmful (versus 32% of PT students, 9% of GP trainees and 1% of medical students). Qualified PTs had higher Back-PAQ scores (mean ± SD: 13.6 ± 5.5) than PT students (8.7 ± 5.7), GP trainees (5.9 ± 5.9) and medical students (4.1 ± 5.2), indicating less misconceptions regarding LBP. Having LBP negatively influenced beliefs while taking a pain education course positively influenced beliefs. ConclusionMisconceptions regarding LBP and the harmfulness of lifting a light load with a rounded back remain common among HCPs, particularly medical doctors.

Cardiovascular Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Analysis of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Health Care Professionals.

Guidelines for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) recommend SGLT-2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter 2) inhibitors and GLP-1 RAs (glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists) as second-line agents for patients with, or at risk for, cardiovascular disease. A better understanding of guideline implementation will further the provision of evidence-based health care to patients. Interviews and surveys of clinicians were conducted to understand providers' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs related to the 2019 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care for T2DM. There was a lack of widespread knowledge of the guidelines and comfort with their use. Clinicians require additional training and education on the efficacy of the new medications and accompanying clinical guidelines.

Are Health Care Professionals' Implicit and Explicit Attitudes Toward Conventional Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs Associated With Those of Their Patients?

It is generally unknown how the attitudes and beliefs of health care professionals (HCPs) might affect the attitudes, beliefs, and medication-taking behavior of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This study aims 1) to examine the attitudes, health-related associations (both implicit and explicit), and beliefs of HCPs about conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and 2) to assess whether these attitudes, health-related associations, and beliefs of HCPs are associated with those of their patients, with their patients' medication-taking behavior, and disease activity. HCPs were recruited from 2 centers that specialized in rheumatology across The Netherlands, and patient recruitment followed. In this observational study, implicit outcomes were measured with single-category implicit association tests, whereas explicit outcomes were measured with a bipolar evaluative adjective scale and the Beliefs About Medicines Questionnaire-Specific. Spearman's rank correlations were used to describe correlations between implicit and explicit measures of the attitudes of HCPs. Multilevel, mixed-effects linear models were used to examine the association of HCP-related characteristics, including the implicit and explicit outcomes of HCPs, with those of their patients, their medication-taking behaviors, and disease activity. Of the 1,659 initially invited patients, 254 patients with RA (mean age 62.8 years, mean disease duration 11.8 years, and 68.1% of the patients were female) who were treated by 26 different HCPs agreed to participate in this study. The characteristics, attitudes, health-related associations, and beliefs about medicines of HCPs were not significantly associated with those of their patients, nor with their medication-taking behaviors or disease activity scores. This study demonstrated that the attitudes, health-related associations (as measured both implicitly and explicitly), and beliefs of HCPs were not significantly associated with the attitudes, beliefs, medication-taking behavior, and disease activity of patients with RA.

Knowledge and Beliefs of Health Care Professionals Towards Antimicrobial Resistance in Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, in Harar, Ethiopia.

BackgroundAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) results in treatment failure and spread of the infection, which will cause prolonged illness, increased mortality, and financial burdens. Some factors that are responsible for inappropriate use of antimicrobials include lack of expertise by health care professionals and problems in diagnosis.ObjectiveTo assess the knowledge and belief related to AMR among health care professionals in HFSUH in Harar, Ethiopia.MethodologyA cross-sectional study was conducted on 153 physicians, nurses, and pharmacists from HFSUH, which were selected using stratified sampling with proportional allocation. Data were collected from March 1 to March 30, 2017, and were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 20.0).ResultsOnly 132 participants were willing to participate from the 153 health care providers; of whom, 35 (26.5%) were physicians, 86 (65.2%) were nurses, and 11 (8.3%) were pharmacists. MRSA was mentioned as the prominent resistant bacteria by 74.3% of the physician, 59.3% of the nurses, and 63.6% of the pharmacists. The majority consider the overuse of antibiotics, poor infection control, sub-standard antibiotic, and patients’ poor adherence as factors for AMR. AMR was considered a problem worldwide, country, and hospital level. Forty percent of the physicians, 32.6% of the nurses, and 63.6% of the pharmacists consider the patient influence on the prescriber as the cause; whereas, 31.4% of the physician, 48.8% nurses, and 36.4% of the pharmacists consider the failure of previous treatment as the major cause of unnecessary antimicrobial prescription.ConclusionThe information the health care professionals have about the different resistant bacteria, on the different factors that cause unnecessary antibiotic prescription and on how to use susceptibility testing is low. All professionals should take regular AMR training and select antibiotics based on tests and minimize the risk of AMR.

Health Care Professionals Beliefs and Perceptions on Family-centered Care in the NICU

Health Care Professionals Beliefs and Perceptions on Family-centered Care in the NICU

Chronic low back pain beliefs and management practices in Africa: Time for a rethink?

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) beliefs are important psychosocial risk factors affecting the occurrence and progression of CLBP. To address pain beliefs and implement recommended biopsychosocial approaches for CLBP management, an understanding of the beliefs of patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs), and also CLBP management practices, is necessary. A narrative review was conducted to explore CLBP beliefs and practices in African countries. Two systematic searches were conducted using seven databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsychInfo, CINAHL Plus, AMED, PubMed and Web of Science) with combined variations of the terms "Management", "Guidelines", "Chronic Low Back Pain", "Beliefs", "Patients", "Healthcare Professionals" and "Africa". Five studies and one standard treatment guideline document were included. No systematically developed African CLBP treatment guideline was found, although CLBP practices were identified in two African countries. CLBP management in African countries appears to be biomedically orientated. Only three research articles investigated the CLBP beliefs of patients in Africa, with none assessing HCP beliefs. Unhelpful CLBP beliefs (catastrophizing and fear avoidance) and biomedical thoughts about the causes of CLBP were identified. Unhelpful CLBP beliefs were associated with increased disability. Management practices for CLBP in African countries appear to contradict recommended biopsychosocial management guidelines by developed countries and are not sufficiently documented. Research on CLBP beliefs and CLBP management practices in Africa is lacking. To enhance the uptake of biopsychosocial approach in Africa, research around CLBP beliefs in African CLBP patients and HCPs is required.

Translation and psychometric evaluation of the Hebrew version of the Health Care Providers' Pain and Impairment Relationship Scale.

Physiotherapists' different attitudes towards low back pain (LBP) are associated with patients' attitudes towards pain and with patients' disability. The Health Care Providers' Pain and Impairment Relationship Scale (HC-Pairs) is a self-administered instrument that assesses the attitudes and beliefs of health care professionals regarding LBP and the patient's daily function. The aims of this study are to translate, culturally adapt, and asses the psychometric properties of the Hebrew version of the HC-Pairs. The English version of the HC-Pairs was forward-backward translated, pretested, and reviewed by a panel of experts. Reliability was determined by computing Cronbach's α, and validity by exploring the correlations between the HC-Pairs' scores and the Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale for Physiotherapists (PABS-PT) scores. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed. A convenience sample of 277 physiotherapists was invited to fill the HC-Pairs and PABS-PT questionnaires and a sociodemographic questionnaire. The forward-backward translation process revealed minor discrepancies between the texts. After the pretest, the expert panel agreed on a final version. A sample of 241 physiotherapists completed the questionnaires (response rate of 87%; 241/277); 213 met the inclusion criteria. Factor analysis suggests that the Hebrew version of the scale fits the one-factor model. Cronbach's α was 0.81 after deletion of two items and indicated good internal consistency. The scores produced by the instrument showed a substantial correlation with those of the biomedical dimension of the PABS-PT, and poor correlation with the behavioural dimension, in the expected directions. The findings of the present study on the psychometric properties of the HC-Pairs are positive. Nevertheless, the Hebrew version of the HC-Pairs is still in a developmental stage. Further psychometric research is needed to assess the attitudes and beliefs of Hebrew-speaking physiotherapists, which have been shown to be associated with treatment orientations and work recommendations.