Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal最新文献

{"title":"Relationship between musculoskeletal factors in the shoulder and upper limb function in patients with stroke: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Jiyeon Lee, Jinseop Kim","doi":"10.1142/S101370252550009X","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S101370252550009X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Patients with stroke experience hemiparesis causing secondary problems like structural changes, malfunction, and low quality of life over time.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the relationship between shoulder musculoskeletal factors and the upper limb function in patients with stroke.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eighteen patients with hemiplegic stroke participated in this study. Acromion-greater tuberosity (AGD) distance and muscle thickness (supraspinatus and deltoid) were measured on both the affected and non-affected sides. Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JHFT) was undertaken to evaluate the patient's upper limb function. The differences between affected and non-affected shoulder complex parameters, and the correlation between shoulder musculoskeletal factors and upper limb function were analysed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All parameters were significantly different between the affected and non-affected sides (<i>p</i> < 0.05) except for the AGD. There was a moderate negative correlation between shoulder muscle thickness (supraspinatus and deltoid) and the upper limb function in the chronic hemiplegic stroke.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study confirmed that there is a relationship between supraspinatus, deltoid muscle, and the upper limb function. These results emphasise the importance of targeted interventions to prevent muscle atrophy and improve shoulder strength and provide valuable insights into the rehabilitation of chronic hemiplegic stroke in a clinical setting.This work was carried out under the Registration KCT0005574.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"45 2","pages":"111-118"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12752675/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145879083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Walking speed and distance requirements for functional community ambulation in Singapore.","authors":"Celine Jia Wen Lee, Charlene Jia Yi Lim, Ashleigh Kavitha Das, Anders Shi Kang Quah, Seng Kwee Wee","doi":"10.1142/S1013702525500088","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702525500088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Achieving community ambulation is a common goal for many patients seeking to improve their quality of life. Rehabilitation professionals are tasked with preparing patients to meet the demands of their environment. In Singapore, rapid infrastructural development over the past two decades could alter these environmental challenges and affect functional community ambulation.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aims to provide current recommendations of distance, step count and speed requirements for therapists to determine their patients' suitability for community ambulation in Singapore, as well as to deepen understanding of current environmental barriers and enablers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A quantitative surveillance data collection was conducted on 510 public housing blocks sampled across the country (North, North-East, Central, East and West sectors) to determine ambulation requirements for accessing five essential amenities of daily living (eatery, clinic, grocery, automated teller machine and public transport). Measurements of distance, step count and number of obstacles encountered en route to each amenity were collected. Walking speed was calculated by measuring the length and time allocated for traffic junction crossings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The average distance to amenities was found to be 294.3 m, with 441 steps taken. Public transport was the nearest amenity (190.8 m), while grocery stores were the furthest (382.7 m). There was a significant variation in the distance to reach amenities (ranging from 10.0 m to 1611.2 m). The most common obstacles encountered were curbs and stairs. The average walking speed to cross traffic junctions safely was 0.74 m/s.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study aids rehabilitation professionals in better understanding Singapore's urban landscape and planning realistic rehabilitation goals with their clients to achieve functional community ambulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"45 2","pages":"95-110"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12752678/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145879180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of a standardised stroke upper extremity rehabilitation program with shortened Fugl-Meyer assessment stratification: A randomised controlled trial.","authors":"Sally Hiu Lam Wong, Tina Hiu Tung Chim, Bryan Ping Ho Chung, Titanic Fuk On Lau","doi":"10.1142/S1013702525500131","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702525500131","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the effectiveness of the standardised stroke upper extremity rehabilitation program with stratification using shortened Fugl-Meyer assessment (S-FM).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A new stroke upper extremity rehabilitation program was designed. Participants were randomly allocated to standardised program group or conventional training group. Both groups received training for 60-90 min/session, 5 sessions/week and 5-20 sessions in total. Outcome measures, including S-FM, functional test for the hemiplegic upper extremity (FTHUE) and modified Barthel index (MBI), were taken before and after training.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Outcomes of 19 participants in standardised program group and 20 participants in conventional training group were analysed. Both groups showed improvements in S-FM, FTHUE and MBI after training but there were no statistically significant interactions between the groups, upper extremity impairment levels and time. In participants with severe upper extremity impairment, the standardised program group showed greater improvements in S-FM and FTHUE compared to the conventional training group, with the change in S-FM exceeding the minimal clinically important difference. However, these differences did not reach statistical significance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The standardised stroke upper extremity rehabilitation program with S-FM stratification may have slightly better upper extremity functional outcomes in people with stroke having severe upper extremity impairment when compared to the conventional training.<b>Clinical trial registration number:</b> NCT06902948.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"45 2","pages":"157-167"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12752676/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145879042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Isokinetic evaluation of knee muscles and correlation of maximum torque of the extensors of the operated knee with thigh circumference in soccer players 2 years after ACL reconstruction: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Konstantinos Chatzilamprinos, Eleni Semaltianou, Dimitrios Lytras, Evaggelos Sykaras","doi":"10.1142/S1013702525500106","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702525500106","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) often results in residual strength deficits in knee muscles, which may affect an athlete's return to performance. Isokinetic testing and thigh circumference measurements offer valuable insights into recovery, with thigh circumference potentially serving as a quick indicator of quadriceps strength.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To evaluate the isokinetic capability of knee extensors and flexors two years after ACLR and examine the correlation between isokinetic peak torque of knee extensors and thigh circumference of the operated limb.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Seventeen professional soccer players, two years post-ACLR, participated. Thigh circumference was measured at 10 cm and 20 cm from the patella. The peak torque of knee flexors and extensors was assessed at various speeds. Hamstring-to-quadriceps ratios (H/Qconv and H/Qfunc) were evaluated. Paired-Samples T Test compared peak torque, thigh circumference, H/Qconv, and H/Qfunc between limbs. Pearson Correlation determined the relationship between peak torque of knee extensors and thigh circumference.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Two years post-ACLR, peak torque was significantly reduced for knee extensors at 60^∘/s, 180^∘/s, and 300^∘/s ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo><</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>05</mn></math> ) and for knee flexors at 60^∘/s ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>038</mn></math> ). No significant differences were found for H/Qconv and H/Qfunc. Thigh circumference differed significantly at 20 cm from the patella ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>030</mn></math> ) and correlated with the peak torque of knee extensors ( <math><mi>r</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>770</mn></math> -0.863).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Knee extensors and flexors show reduced peak torque two years post-ACLR. A strong correlation exists between peak torque of knee extensors and thigh circumference. Isokinetic evaluation is effective at functional velocities, and thigh circumference measurement is a viable alternative for assessing quadriceps strength.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"45 2","pages":"119-130"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12752674/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145879026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Surya Namaskar yoga on perceived stress, anthropometric parameters, and physical fitness in overweight and obese female university students: A randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Boonsita Suwannakul, Noppharath Sangkarit, Ajchamon Thammachai, Weerasak Tapanya","doi":"10.1142/S1013702525500027","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702525500027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Stress and sedentary lifestyles negatively impact the physical fitness of overweight and obese female university students. Physical activity has been shown to promote psychological as well as physical wellness. However, the effects of Surya Namaskar (SN) yoga on stress and physical fitness remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to compare the physical fitness, anthropometric measures, and perceived stress between the SN yoga training program group and the control group.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In a randomized controlled study, 44 overweight and obese female university students participated. For 8 weeks, the exercise group received training in SN yoga, whereas the control group was not permitted to participate in any form of exercise. At baseline and after 8 weeks of training, all participants completed the Thai Perceived Stress Scale-10 (T-PSS-10), and assessed the body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio, body fat percentage, maximum oxygen consumption (VO₂max), and muscle strength and flexibility. We used the dependent <i>t</i>-test or Wilcoxon sign rank test to examine the differences between the T-PSS-10 and physical fitness within each group. The statistical differences of all parameters between the two groups were compared using an independent <i>t</i>-test or a Mann-Whitney <i>U</i> test. A <i>p</i>- <math><mstyle><mtext>value</mtext></mstyle> <mo><</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>05</mn></math> was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared to the baseline, the SN yoga group's post-training period had a significant increase ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo><</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>05</mn></math> ) in forward back flexibility, hand grip strength, leg strength, and VO₂max, while a significant decrease ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo><</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>05</mn></math> ) in T-PSS-10 scores and BMI. In addition, we found a significant difference between the both groups in forward back flexibility and T-PSS-10 scores in the post-training period ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>015</mn></math> and <math><mi>p</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>009</mn></math> , respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study's findings demonstrated that SN yoga is a useful exercise for enhancing overweight and obese female university students' perceived stress scales and physical fitness.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"45 1","pages":"23-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12171770/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144327180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"What patient-specific factors can potentially affect physiotherapy attendance of patients with knee OA at a local hospital in Singapore?","authors":"Chi Min Ryan Cheok, Chien Joo Lim, Bryan Yijia Tan, Yong Hao Pua, Michelle Jessica Pereira","doi":"10.1142/S1013702525500064","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702525500064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Improvements for knee osteoarthritis (OA) care models are carried out widely. Yet, patient attendance behaviours in present care models are not fully understood, without the readily available localised evidence.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Hence, we examined the relationships of patient-specific factors with the physiotherapy attendance for patients with knee OA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective, cohort study was conducted. Primary data from a randomised controlled trial of a community-based, individualised, multidisciplinary programme for patients with knee OA was analysed. Patient-specific factors like demographics, medical factors, self-reported knee function, physical function testing, activity levels and psychological factors were considered. We ran multiple ordered logistic models to examine the relationships between these factors and patients' physiotherapy attendance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We found that factors like gender, BMI, pain during physical function, previous knee injections and psychological symptoms were associated with the physiotherapy attendances of patients with knee OA.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There's evidence to suggest that patient-specific factors are associated with different levels of physiotherapy attendance among the patients with knee OA. Our results further the understanding of physiotherapy attendance patterns of patients with knee OA, and reinforces the need to consider these factors when developing informed treatment strategies that optimises the physiotherapy attendance of these patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"45 1","pages":"71-81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12171771/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144327183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ataxia telangiectasia in a Bahraini child treated with intensive physiotherapy: A case report.","authors":"Fatima Razzaqi, Aysha Albastaki, Israa Sinan","doi":"10.1142/S1013702525710015","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702525710015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is a rare neurodegenerative condition with a prevalence of 1 in 40,000 to 1 in 300,000 worldwide. It involves a genetic mutation of chromosome 11q.26. The condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner causing atrophy of the cerebellum due to loss of Purkinje fibres. AT presents early in childhood and the clinical features depend on the type of mutation. The study is a case report of a rare genetic disorder of a 9-year-old female who came to the physiotherapy clinic with a diagnosis of AT. The patient was presented with progressively worsening gait problems with frequent falls, with complete dependence on assistance and impaired balance and coordination. The treatment program was 12 months divided into an intense physiotherapy program for two months followed by 10 months of two times per week of physiotherapy sessions. The program was divided into four elements which are: (1) Lifestyle changes, (2) Strengthening exercises, (3) Coordination exercises, and (4) Balance training exercises. The result showed a positive outcome in increasing the patient's independence, increased muscle strength, reduced ataxia symptoms intensity, and the patient can carry out complex activities with the help of accessory orthosis devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"45 1","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12171773/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144327179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The feasibility of M-health for people with chronic low back pain in Shanghai, China: A qualitative study.","authors":"Waner Xie, Guojiong Hu, Yijin Wang, Xiaoquan Luo, Linrong Liao, Allan C L Fu, Jianhua Lin","doi":"10.1142/S1013702525500052","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702525500052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Mobile health (M-health) has emerged as a promising solution for enhancing the management of low back pain. However, the feasibility of M-health among the Chinese population and its influencing factors remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to assess the acceptance of M-health among people with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and physiotherapists in Shanghai, China, and to explore the influencing factors of its utility in the treatment of CLBP.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with 25 participants with CLBP and 20 physiotherapists, utilising a combination of group discussion and individual interview. Thematic analysis, supported by NVivo software, was employed to identify and examine the themes regarding the facilitators and barriers to the utility of M-health in Shanghai, China.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The focus group discussions revealed a broad spectrum of factors that drive or hinder participants' acceptance of M-health. Three main themes related to the feasibility of M-health were identified from the interviews: (1) Reasons for embracing M-health; (2) Reasons for resisting M-health; (3) Recommendations to enhance the feasibility of M-health. In general, participants exhibited enthusiasm towards the prospect of offering M-health as a viable treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings of this study indicate that the feasibility of M-health depends on many factors in Shanghai, China. Efforts to promote the establishment of M-health policy or laws, rational integration of M-health and face-to-face model and improvement of the functions of M-health applications may increase its feasibility in Shanghai, China.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"45 1","pages":"57-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12171769/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144327182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship between plantar pressure distribution and sagittal spinal curvatures among handball players: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Amr A Abdel-Aziem, Mariam A Ameer, Ammar M Al Abbad, Maher A Mahdi","doi":"10.1142/S1013702525500040","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702525500040","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Handball affects the spinal anterior-posterior curvatures and disturbs the foot plantar pressure which provides insights into alterations in an individual's posture. However, little is known about how the mal-alignment affects the distribution of plantar pressure.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the relationship between the thoracic kyphosis angle, and plantar pressure distribution among handball players.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixty male handball players were distributed into two groups based on their thoracic kyphosis angles. Group A: 28 handball players with an angle greater than 44^∘ (kyphotic group), and group B: 32 handball players with an angle equal to or less than 44^∘ (normal group). The Formetric III 4D spine and DIERS Pedoscan devices were used to measure the trunk anthropometry and plantar pressure distribution. The Pearson correlation test was used to explore the relationship between the kyphosis angle and plantar pressure distribution.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Group A was significantly taller, had longer trunk length, greater lumbar lordosis angles, and forefoot plantar pressure (FPP), and less rearfoot plantar pressure (RPP) than group B ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo><</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>05</mn></math> ). They showed a highly significant positive correlation between the thoracic kyphosis angle and FPP, and a highly significant negative correlation with the RPP ( <math><mi>r</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>672</mn></math> , <math><mo>-</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>650</mn></math> , respectively). There was no correlation between the lumbar lordosis angle and FPP or RPP ( <math><mi>r</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>025</mn></math> , <math><mo>-</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>045</mn></math> , respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Handball players with greater thoracic kyphosis angle have greater lumbar lordosis angle. Increasing the thoracic kyphosis angle is strongly associated with increased FPP and decreased RPP. While there is no relationship between the lumbar lordosis angle and FPP or RPP.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"45 1","pages":"45-55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12171768/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144327181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Level of self-efficacy among skill-based allied health students in the University of Santo Tomas-Enriched Virtual Mode of learning: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Donald G Manlapaz, Cristine Rose S Versales, John Micko A Pazcoguin, Justin Jeremiah A Ching, Marcela Joyce P Bartolome, Samantha Lavin Da Silva, Kertlouie Gabriel Z Edquila, Lara Francheska Fulo, Yvonne Geisel Benezet J Male, Joey Patricia Y Peña, Ramon Miguel C Pineda","doi":"10.1142/S1013702524500057","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702524500057","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Self-efficacy expresses a learner's perception of how well they can do in the online academic setting. Although students' academic successes can be measured by online learning self-efficacy, there is a scarcity of evidence targeted toward allied health students.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The primary aim of this study is to determine the level of online self-efficacy among students from skill-based allied health programs. The secondary aim is to correlate online self-efficacy with age, sex, year level, and program of the students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional analytic study utilized the Online Learning Self-Efficacy Scale (OLSE) to determine students' level of self-efficacy via a survey conducted with students who underwent the Enriched Virtual Mode of learning. Descriptive statistics was used to characterize the study participants, describe the level of self-efficacy, and compare the subscales of OLSE. Inferential statistics using Spearman's rho was performed to determine the correlation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 117 respondents with a mean age ± SD of 20.59 ± 0.11 years old, predominantly female (71%) were included in the study. The students from allied health programs had an online self-efficacy overall mean score of 3.83 (<math><mstyle><mtext>SD</mtext></mstyle><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>05</mn></math>; range 2.64-5.00) with the use of technology subscales weighted the highest mean score (4.24). Females have a higher average OLSE score (<math><mstyle><mtext>M</mtext></mstyle><mo>=</mo><mn>3</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>92</mn></math>, <math><mstyle><mtext>SD</mtext></mstyle><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>05</mn></math>) compared to males. Significant correlation was found between OLSE scores to sex (<math><mi>r</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>260</mn></math>, <math><mi>p</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>005</mn></math>) and year level (<math><mi>r</mi><mo>=-</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>199</mn></math>, <math><mi>p</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>031</mn></math>) while nonsignificant correlation was found between OLSE scores to the program (<math><mi>r</mi><mo>=-</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>048</mn></math>, <math><mi>p</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>604</mn></math>) and age (<math><mi>r</mi><mo>=-</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>123</mn></math>, <math><mi>p</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>185</mn></math>).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Students of allied health programs generally have a very good level of online self-efficacy. This study assists educators in developing proactive strategies and approaches to promote students' self-confidence across all domains and encourage them to adopt a dynamic remote learning-based approach. Educational institutions should use this opportunity to assess how well they have implemented remote learning to ensure educational continuity, especially in times of crisis.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"44 2","pages":"91-102"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10949109/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140177062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}