Knowledge and use of extrinsic feedback characteristics: A survey of current practice among Brazilian physical therapists.
Physiother Theory Pract
; 39(2): 384-394, 2023 Feb.
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OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify the knowledge about the different characteristics of and the use of extrinsic feedback (EF) by Brazilian physical therapists. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study, and we used an internet-based survey with questions about knowledge and application of extrinsic feedback in clinical practice. We analyzed the responses in relation to the best available evidence on motor control and learning. We recruited Brazilian registered physical therapists from different regions in Brazil. Participants' demographics and survey responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: Two hundred and forty-six Brazilian physical therapists participated in the study. Most participants affirmed not knowing the definition of EF (55.69%), confirmed using some form of EF in their clinical practice (86.59%), and reported using it in 50% to 90% of their patients (26.42%). Brazilian physical therapists reported using mainly summary feedback (69.10%) with external focus of attention (63.41%). Participants reported using concurrent feedback (82.83%) and delivered it after every exercise repetition (63.82%). Most participants (43.09%) did not assess learning retention. Answers were similar regardless of education level or time from graduation. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this survey suggest that Brazilian physical therapists do not have sufficient knowledge about the different characteristics of EF; however, they do consider EF useful and use it for most of their patients. Brazilian physical therapists adopted adequate content characteristics of EF but not adequate use of timing characteristics of EF.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fisioterapeutas
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
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En
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Physiother Theory Pract
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MEDICINA FISICA
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Reino Unido