Practice Of Health Professionals Research Articles

The interprofessional practice of health professionals in inclusive schools: A study using respondent-driven sampling

The formal incorporation of health professionals to collaborate with teachers is still incipient worldwide. This study analyses the role of speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and kinesiologists working in Schools Integration Programmes in Chile via professional training, educational context characteristics, and the prevailing working conditions for these professionals. A sequential study with a mixed exploratory design was carried out. Interviews (N = 52) and a survey (N = 474) were conducted using respondent-driven sampling. The results of both phases converge, indicating that the role defined for these professionals by policy does not respond to inclusive schools' needs. The participants indicate that professional training is clinical and does not meet the needs of students and schools (48%), that the time dedicated to administrative functions should be regulated because it takes time away from intervention (95%), and that there is a need to promote inclusion within schools (94%). These difficulties affect these professionals’ practice, and imply essential considerations for the implemented policy, universities and schools. The contributions of this study are pioneering and may promote new research in this field, which is still scarce worldwide.

Health Literacy in Adults with Chronic Diseases in the Context of Community Health Nursing: A Scoping Review

Background: Health literacy was identified as a main determinant in self-care of chronic diseases. This results in responsibilities for health professionals for daily practice. For primary care setting, special requirements arise due to the heterogeneity of communities. The objective of this scoping review was to explore and map the scope of the research material on strategies led by community health nurses to improve health literacy in (patients with) chronic diseases. This review aimed to identify gaps in the literature and existing approaches on promoting health literacy by community nurse practitioners. Methods: The following criteria were included for the research: Adults with chronic diseases, health literacy, community health nursing and primary healthcare. All types of searches for studies from 1970 to present were carried out in electronic databases and in a Google and a Google Scholar search. The search procedure is presented in a flow chart. Results: From all reviewed studies, nine records were included in the review. Findings with regard to the increase in health literacy in self-management of chronically ill patients were identified. Conclusion: Studies focusing on specific demands with regard to the role of community health nurses need to be carried out in depth.

Attachment dimensions and problem behaviors in middle-childhood children: a comparative study in terms of maternal mental health

This study aimed to examine the differences between middle-childhood children of mothers receiving and not receiving mental health services in terms of attachment dimensions and problem behaviors, and the relationship of problem behaviors in middle-childhood children with some socio-demographic variables.
 Using quantitative research method, this study had two sample groups: the study and comparison groups. Additionally, it involved a total of 127 mothers and 127 children in the 9-14 age group, including 62 mothers and their children in the study group (receiving mental health services) and 65 mothers and their children in the comparison group (not receiving mental health services). For data collection, the following scales were applied to both groups. The data collecting process consisted of the Personal Information Form, the Experiences in Close Relationships Scale II – Middle-Childhood, and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (AB 4-16).
 The results showed that the study group children tended to have insecure attachment and problematic behaviors more than the comparison group children. In addition to mother’s need for mental health services, mother’s educational level, child’s birth after an unplanned pregnancy, and separation from one or both parents for a period were also considered as important factors affecting problem behaviors in children.
 This study revealed the preventable factors in the development of problem behaviors in children. These results contribute to the practices of mental health professionals and the role of child welfare systems in developing protective-preventive services.

What is the mandate of public health professionals in practice? making our mark for the public’s health

What is the mandate of public health professionals in practice? making our mark for the public’s health

Exploring knowledge, attitudes and perceived myths towards foetal programming and factors affecting it among the public and health professionals in Pakistan: a needs assessment study.

To explore knowledge, attitudes and practices of laypersons and health professionals towards foetal programming, and factors affecting it. The mixed methods study was conducted at the Aga Khan University, Karachi, from January 20, 2021 to May 13, 2022, and comprised adults of either gender with access to social media platforms. Data was collected using an online survey questionnaire in English and Urdu developed to capture responses from a diverse pool of participants. The survey tool was circulated through WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram. Two focus group discussions were conducted; one with laypersons in group A and the other with health and allied professionals in group B. Data was analysed using SPSS 21, while data related to focus group discussions was subjected to thematic analysis. Of the 358 participants, 173(48.3%) were in group A and 185(51.7%) were in group B. There were 34(18.4) subjects in group A and 27(15.6) in group B who had knowledge of foetal programming (p>0.05). Only factors related to father's health and dietary elements on the foetus were significantly different between the groups (p<0.05). Thematic analysis led to the formation of 3 overarching themes: parent's lifestyle, comorbidity and diet on foetal health; myths and cultural beliefs regarding foetal development; and the need for training / awareness for practitioners and community. Lack of knowledge and misinformation about foetal programming and development was common among health professionals and laypersons.

Oral health and cystic fibrosis in pediatrics: A survey of health professionals.

Children with cystic fibrosis(CF) are usually managed by hospital-based, multidisciplinary teams (MDTs). This study aimed to investigate oral health perspectives, training, and practices of health professionals working with children with CF. Data were collected through an online survey distributed to health professionals caring for children with CF by the CF Director in 12 Australian hospitals. The questions related to perspectives, training, and dental referral/advice relating to oral health for children with CF. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Forty-fourparticipants (26 physicians, 8 nurses, 6 physiotherapists, 2 dieticians, 1 psychologist, and 1 pharmacist) completed the survey. Most (n = 33, 75%) indicated they rarely/never check or discuss dental health. Of those who did, most reported lacking skills to inspect teeth and discuss dental health. Frequently reported barriers were lack of skills, training, knowledge, and time. Most respondents (n = 30, 68%) indicated they rarely/never recommend patients to see the dentist. The most frequently reported barrier to referrals was not considering it part of their role (43%). Closer working relations between CF units and dental teams may remove barriers that prevent non-dental clinicians from supporting patients with CF maintain oral health. Better integration of dental care within the MDT through improved professional training, increased referral practices, and availability of digital resources may help to improve dental care for all children, including children and adolescents with CF.

Toward responsive attunement as health professionals

ABSTRACT Despite considerable research into educating health professionals, debate continues about what is to be learned in becoming professionals. Some studies highlight what individuals are to acquire in preparation for health professional practice. Others attend to relations among people in healthcare and/or their social, material situations, including forming professional or interprofessional identity. Although these various studies have progressed the debate, they have not yet provided an integrated conceptual framework on preparing health professionals for the challenges of practice. Toward promoting such a framework, this article introduces a notion of responsive attunement for educating health professionals. A key concern in responsive attunement is developing an enhanced capacity to tune in to situations encountered, in order to respond on the basis of this attunement. This notion has three integrative features: (1) it has relevance for practice within and across health professions; (2) it couples what students know and can do (an epistemological dimension) with how they are learning to be (an ontological dimension); and (3) it is applicable at individual and collective levels. Promoting an enhanced capacity to respond with attunement – both individually and collectively – can contribute to preparing health professionals for the challenges of practice in our dynamic, complex world.

A new era in child maltreatment prevention: call to action.

A new era in child maltreatment prevention: call to action.

15 COVID-19 and Moroccan nursing students: A multicenter cross-sectional survey on their related knowledge, attitudes and practices

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: The purpose of our study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Data were collected using an online questionnaire consisted of demographic characteristics and 24 items about COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes and practices. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: A total of 1,216 nursing students participated in this study. About 82% of the participants reported that the COVID-19 virus spreads via respiratory droplets of infected individuals. The most clinical symptoms of COVID-19 correctly identified by participants were fever (97.6%), dry cough (92.4%), dyspnoea (82%) and fatigue (74.9%). More than 56.6% of the participants were afraid of being affected by COVID-19. Almost all participants reported that they avoid crowded places frequently. About 93.4% of the participants declared frequently wearing face mask when leaving home, and 85.5% maintained social distancing frequently. However, only 47.4% reported that they frequently washed their hands. About 51% stated that coronavirus outbreak has considerably changed their daily routines. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: Sensitization and education campaigns are needed to improve their preventative practices, such as hand hygiene and wearing face mask. In addition, it may be of importance to incorporate competences into curricula to improve knowledge, attitudes and practices of future health professionals and to prepare them for emergencies and outbreaks.

The influence of the physical therapist's clinical practice time on the perception of body stability of the traditional frontal plank exercise: a pilot study

Background: The traditional frontal plank exercise has a greater demand for biomechanical stability and has been widely prescribed and used in the practice of health professionals and, verifying the influence of the time of clinical practice can contribute positively in the clinical, scientific and social scope. Objective: To verify the influence of the physical therapist's clinical practice time on the perception of body stability of the traditional frontal plank exercise. Method: Individuals were selected in a non-probabilistic and intentional way, constituting a sample of young male adults, with a body mass index within the normal range, with a self-reported level of moderate to advanced physical activity and with at least six months of previous training experience. of resistance. The subjects were instructed to perform the frontal plank for 30 seconds, seeking to maintain all the items in the description of the technique. No verbal commands and encouragement were given during the exercise in order to direct only the influence of the different times of clinical practice of the evaluators. At the end of the exercise, the two evaluators self-reported their feedback through a control sheet prepared by the researchers. Results: The sample of this study consisted of 10 participants, with a mean age of 30.6 years (±4.03). All were male, white, and had no history of trauma/injury. The evaluator with six months of experience pointed out that eight subjects performed the frontal plank with high stability, while the evaluator with six years of experience observed only three subjects with high stability in the execution of the exercise. Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that there is a tendency towards a difference in the proportions of perceptions of stability in the traditional frontal plank between physical therapists with six months and six years of clinical experience.

Importancia de la suplementación en el embarazo: papel de la suplementación con hierro, ácido fólico, calcio, vitamina D y multivitamínicos.

Health promotion and disease prevention are essential components of prenatal care. Maternal nutrient insufficiencies could negatively impact the morbidity and mortality of the mother-fetus pair as well as the health of the next generations. Although a healthy diet is usually sufficient to meet the increased nutrient needs, supplementation is part of routine care to ensure a healthy pregnancy and optimal fetal development. Currently, iron and folic acid supplementation is the only globally accepted recommendation for all pregnant women. However, there are vulnerable groups of women who could benefit from complementary individualized supplementation schemes. Recently, relevant information has been published related to the supplementation of single and multiple micronutrients with significant effects on maternal and fetal health, which could have implications in the clinical practice of health professionals. This review presents scientific evidence and the recommendations of different entities on the supplementation of iron, folic acid, calcium, vitamin D and multiple micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy.

Pathways, Contexts, and Voices of Shame and Compassion: A Grounded Theory of the Evolution of Perinatal Suicidality.

There is an urgent need to generate deeper understandings of how suicidality manifests and evolves during pregnancy and the following year. Several perinatal studies have examined the incidence of suicidal thoughts and behaviours and associated social and obstetric risk factors; however, there is very limited research offering insights into women's experiences of suicidality at this time in their lives. This study aimed to generate a theory to explain how suicidality evolves in the perinatal period. A grounded theory design was used with data generated using anonymous online surveys (119 participants) and in-depth interviews (20 participants) with women who received pregnancy care in the past 5years in Australia. The developed theory holds shame as a core concept. Origins and contexts of shame reflect current epidemiological understandings of risk for perinatal suicide, including experiences of gender-based violence, adverse childhood experiences, and a history of mental health difficulties. When women feel that they are defective, are unworthy of love and belonging, and do not possess what it takes to be a good mother, they can conclude that their family is better off without them. Pathways beyond shame were facilitated by compassionate and rehumanising care from family, friends, and care providers. Findings demonstrate that perinatal suicidality is a complex multidimensional phenomenon, influenced by socio-cultural expectations of motherhood and interpersonal, systemic, and intergenerational experiences of trauma. Increasing the prominence of perinatal suicide prevention within health professional education and practice, and addressing systemic barriers to compassionate health care are critical first steps to addressing perinatal suicide.

Integrated Case Presentation Seminar: Bridging Parallel Fields to Improve Psychiatry and Psychology Learner Experience.

Daily clinical practice of mental health professionals often requires interaction between providers from diverse training and professional backgrounds. Efforts to engage mental health trainees across disciplines are necessary and have had varied outcomes. The current study reviews the development and implementation of a monthly one-hour integrated case presentation seminar (ICPS) as part of independent psychology and psychiatry two-year fellowships at a Midwestern teaching hospital. The training integrated a semi-structured seminar to facilitate case presentation within a group setting. The focus of the seminar was to allow for exposure to conceptualization, diagnostic, and treatment strategies and skills, as well as science-based practice techniques for trainees. Learner survey results and the sustained offering of the seminar suggest the format and goals of the seminar are feasible and acceptable. Based on the current preliminary findings, similar training programs may find benefit in strategies to enhance integrated training opportunities for psychiatry and psychology trainees.

Development of a self-management support practice framework for addressing cancer-related fatigue: a modified Delphi study

PurposeManaging cancer-related fatigue requires individuals to adopt a range of self-management behaviours. However, clinicians report the lack of clear guidance on self-management support practices hinders their provision of supportive care. To develop consensus on a framework of core practices required by health professionals to deliver effective self-management support to cancer patients and survivors experiencing cancer-related fatigue.MethodsA preliminary framework of 47 practice items (14 Key Practices, 33 Practice Components) was derived from a systematic review, and a self-management support capability outline for primary care professionals. This preliminary framework was presented for consensus rating and comment in a two-round modified Delphi study conducted with a panel of health professionals, research academics, and cancer consumers.ResultsFifty-two panel participants comprising consumers (n = 25), health professionals (n = 19), and researchers (n = 16) were included in Round 1 of the modified Delphi study. Feedback from the panel produced consensus on retaining 27 of 47 original practice items without change. Seventeen items (including 12 modified, and 5 newly created practice items) were sent to the panel for rating in Round 2. Thirty-six experts produced consensus on retaining all 17 practice items in Round 2. The final framework comprised 44 items (13 Key Practices, 31 Practice Components).ConclusionsThe practice framework offers an evidence- and consensus-based model of best practice for health professionals providing self-management support for cancer-related fatigue.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsThis framework is the first to focus on quality provision of self-management support in managing cancer-related fatigue, one of the most prevalent symptoms experienced by cancer patients and survivors.

Developing a pre-course workbook for advanced practice students in the UK.

British Journal of NursingVol. 32, No. 4 CommentDeveloping a pre-course workbook for advanced practice students in the UKAnna Jones, Colette Henderson, Jonathan Thomas, Angie Banks, Melanie RogersAnna JonesE-mail Address: [email protected]PGT Director for Learning and Teaching, Cardiff University and Deputy Chair Association of Advanced Practice Educators UK (AAPE UK)Search for more papers by this author, Colette HendersonProgramme Lead MSc Advanced Practice, University of Dundee and Chair Scottish Advanced Practice Educators Network (SAPEN)Search for more papers by this author, Jonathan ThomasProgramme Director MSc Advanced Practice, Swansea University and Chair Wales Advanced Practice Educators Network (WAPEN)Search for more papers by this author, Angie BanksProgramme lead MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, Sheffield Hallam UniversitySearch for more papers by this author, Melanie RogersProfessor of Advanced Practice, University of HuddersfieldSearch for more papers by this authorAnna Jones; Colette Henderson; Jonathan Thomas; Angie Banks; Melanie RogersPublished Online:24 Feb 2023https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2023.32.4.224AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References Department of Health and Social Security. Neighbourhood nursing: a focus for care. Report of the Review of Community Nursing chaired by J Cumberlege. London: HMSO; 10986 Google ScholarDepartment of Health, Social Services and Public Safety. Advanced nursing practice framework. 2016 (revised version of document first published 2014). https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/advanced-nursing-practice-framework (accessed 13 February 2023) Google ScholarGloster A, Leigh J. The knowledge and skills required of advanced level practitioners for accreditation and safe practice. Br J Nurs. 2021;30(3):168-171. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2021.30.3.168 Link, Google ScholarHealth Education England. Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England. 2017. https://www.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/multi-professionalframeworkforadvancedclinicalpracticeinengland.pdf (accessed 13 February 2023) Google ScholarInternational Council of Nurses. Guidelines on advanced practice nursing. 2020. https://tinyurl.com/5asnjbrx (accessed 14 February 2023) Google ScholarLeary A, MacLaine K, Trevatt P, Radford M, Punshon G. Variation in job titles within the nursing workforce. J Clin Nurs. 2017; 26(23-24): 4945-4950. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13985 Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarNational Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare. Framework for Advanced Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Practice in Wales. 2010. https://heiw.nhs.wales/files/weds-introducing-advanced-practice/nliah-advanced-practice-framework/ (accessed 13 February 2023) Google ScholarNHS Education for Scotland. Advanced practice toolkit. 2018. https://www.advancedpractice.scot.nhs.uk (accessed 13 February 2023) Google ScholarPhillips SJ. 30th Annual APRN legislative update: Improving access to healthcare one state at a time. Nurse Pract. 2018;43(1):27-54. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000527569.36428.ed Crossref, Medline, Google ScholarRogers M, Gloster A. Advanced practice nursing in the UK. In: Hassmiller SPulcini J (eds). Advanced practice nursing leadership: a global perspective. Springer; 2020 Crossref, Google ScholarScottish Government. Transforming Nursing Midwifery and Health Professions' (NMaHP) Roles: Paper 2 Advanced Nursing Practice. Chief Nursing Officer Directorate. 2017. https://www.gov.scot/publications/transforming-nursing-midwifery-health-professions-roles-advance-nursing-practice/ (accessed 13 February 2023) Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 23 February 2023Volume 32Issue 4ISSN (print): 0966-0461ISSN (online): 2052-2819 Metrics History Published online 24 February 2023 Published in print 23 February 2023 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedPDF download

Health Service Management and Patient Safety in Primary Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kosovo.

Several changes must be made to the services to ensure patient safety and enable delivering services in environments where the danger of infection of healthcare personnel and patients in primary care (PC) institutions is elevated, i.e., during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to examine patient safety and healthcare service management in PHC practices in Kosovo during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this cross-sectional study, data were collected using a self-reported questionnaire among 77 PHC practices. Our main finding reveals a safer organization of PC practices and services since the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the previous period before the pandemic. The study also shows a collaboration between PC practices in the close neighborhood and more proper human resource management due to COVID-19 suspicion or infection. Over 80% of the participating PC practices felt the need to introduce changes to the structure of their practice. Regarding infection protection measures (IPC), our study found that health professionals' practices of wearing a ring or bracelet and wearing nail polish improved during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the pre-pandemic period. During the COVID-19 pandemic, PC practice health professionals had less time to routinely review guidelines or medical literature. Despite this, implementing triage protocols over the phone has yet to be applied at the intended level by PC practices in Kosovo. Primary care practices in Kosovo responded to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis by modifying how they organize their work, implementing procedures for infection control, and enhancing patient safety.

Examining Enhanced Implementation of Routine Antenatal Care Practices to Support Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain.

Current antenatal guidelines advocate for regular weighing of women during their pregnancy, with supportive conversations to assist healthy gestational weight gain (GWG). To facilitate overcoming weight monitoring barriers, a pregnancy weight gain chart (PWGC), coupled with brief intervention advice, was implemented in 2016 to guide provider and woman-led routine weight monitoring. This study aimed to examine the extent to which the use of PWGCs and routine advice provision were normalized into routine antenatal care following enhanced implementation strategies and whether this led to a change in GWG. This pre-post study included data from 2010 (preimplementation), 2016, and 2019 (postimplementation). A retrospective audit of health records and PWGCs was undertaken to assess adherence to chart use and evaluate GWG outcomes. A survey was sent to women in 2010 and repeated in 2019 to understand the advice women received from health care professionals. Compared with the preimplementation cohort (2010), more women achieved a healthy GWG in 2019 (42% vs 31%, P = .04). In 2019, having 3 or more weights recorded was associated with a reduction in excess GWG (P = .028). More women reported receiving helpful advice about healthy GWG in 2019 compared with 2010, although minimal changes to advice received about nutrition and physical activity were observed. Enhanced implementation strategies and ongoing efforts to optimize supportive antenatal care practices are required to effect positive change in GWG. Further evaluation of the perspectives of pregnant women and counseling practices of health professionals is needed.

A survey of assessment practices among health professionals diagnosing females with autism

BackgroundEmerging research suggests there may be a distinct female autism phenotype, although females are still diagnosed at a much lower rate than males. To date, no research has examined the assessment practices of health professionals when assessing females for autism. AimsThis study aimed to identify the training received, level of confidence, and assessment practices specific to assessing females for autism. Methods and procedureAn online survey was completed by 126 health professionals (34 paediatricians, 40 psychologists and 52 speech pathologists) working across Australia. Outcomes and resultsThe majority of health professionals received no training that addressed gender differences when assessing for autism, even when controlling for number of years since they completed their studies. Most health professionals reported using similar assessment practices when assessing and diagnosing males and females for autism; only 18.2 % reported using female-specific assessment measures. Conclusions and implicationsSuggestions for the lack of difference in assessment measures used across genders are discussed. Potential for including measures that may be more sensitive to the presentation of autism in females in health professional’s assessment practices is identified. The high proportion of health professionals engaging in professional development following their clinical training highlights the importance of training opportunities to enhance practitioner understanding and confidence when undertaking assessments for autism in females.

Health Information Technologies in a Resource-Limited Setting: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Health Professionals.

The use of health information technology significantly enhances patient outcomes. As a result, policymakers from developing countries have placed strong emphasis on formulating eHealth policies and initiatives. However, there have not been many successful deployments to show for. The role of individual factors in the successful implementation of these technologies is indispensable. Therefore, this study assesses healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practice of health information technology. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from November 15 to December 29, 2020. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Student's t-test was used to learn if there were any significant differences in practice habits between participants with and without previous information technology-related training. In addition, first-order partial correlation was conducted to identify the relationship of knowledge and attitude with practice. A total of 347 health professionals responded to the questionnaire, yielding an 87.2% response rate. Most health professionals are not aware of how to use health information technologies. Notably, practice levels were low and needed prompt action from responsible authorities. Previous training did not work very well to improve the practice levels of health professionals. However, the positive attitude of these professionals encourages policymakers and implementers to engage closely.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of healthcare providers towards chest physiotherapy for COVID-19 patients at Al Baha, Saudi Arabia

Background: The knowledge, attitude, and practice of health professionals in Covid-19 medical centers are considered as the cornerstone for improvement of Covid-19 patients. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the healthcare professionals in chest physiotherapy for COVID-19 patients. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study; it was conducted among healthcare professionals working at ICUs at King Fahad Hospital and Prince Meshari Hospital, in Al-Baha Region, Saudi Arabia. A convenient sampling technique was used to collect data using a questionnaire about knowledge attitude and practice toward chest physiotherapy for COVID-19 patients which was adopted from a previously validated questionnaire. A specific coding for knowledge, attitude and practice was used to calculate the overall scores. Data was analyzed using SPSS software. Results: Among 34 of healthcare providers working at King Fahad Hospital (44.1%) and Prince Meshari Hospital (55.9%), it was shown that 82.4% of healthcare providers have adequate knowledge, 91.2% have positive attitude and 70.6% have appropriate practice towards COVID-19 physiotherapy in ICUs. A significant relationship was reported between marital status of healthcare providers and adequate knowledge (p=0.39), where singles and divorced participants have 100% adequate knowledge compared to married workers. It was also reported that knowledge significantly enhances levels of attitude and practice of healthcare providers by 0.609 and 0.61 respectively. Furthermore, their attitude affects positively the level of practice by 0.572. Conclusions: This study highlighted that majority of healthcare providers (physiotherapists, nurses or medical) are knowledgeable; they also have positive attitude and appropriate practices about COVID-19 physiotherapy management in ICUs at Al-Baha governmental hospitals. Keywords: knowledge, attitude, practice, healthcare professionals, COVID-19, physiotherapy.