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Article

Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Levels of Confidence Regarding Age-Related Hyperkyphosis and Its Management among Thai Physiotherapists

by
Roongtip Duangkaew
1,*,
Sutima Suwankan
2,
Sirinee Piyamasikul
1,
Tharudee Namburee
1,
Panisara Kesornbuakhao
1,
Arisa Kishi
1 and
Josette Bettany-Saltikov
3
1
Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathumthani 12121, Thailand
2
Department of Sport Science and Sport Development, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathumthani 12121, Thailand
3
School of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough TS1 3BX, UK
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Healthcare 2024, 12(19), 1998; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12191998
Submission received: 6 August 2024 / Revised: 28 September 2024 / Accepted: 2 October 2024 / Published: 7 October 2024
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Abstract

Background: Thorough knowledge of the management of age-related hyperkyphosis is crucial to physiotherapists’ effective handling of complex spinal deformities. Objective: This cross-sectional study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and confidence of Thai physiotherapists regarding age-related hyperkyphosis. Methods: An online questionnaire with demographic, work-related, knowledge, attitude, and confidence questions was employed. The data analysis involved descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and independent t-tests. Results: Complete responses were obtained from 314 physiotherapists. The correct responses amounted to 68.79% for the definition, 90.00% for causes, 14.97% for age of onset, 22.38% for prevalence, and 64.65% for the gold-standard diagnosis of hyperkyphosis. Most of the diagnostic methods involved visual examination. The respondents reported that hyperkyphosis disrupts respiratory function. The aim of treatment, according to 88.85%, was to increase spine mobility. Corrective posture exercises were the most common treatment strategy, but the range of treatments was diverse. Many cited undergraduate education as their primary evidence source. Respondents had conflicting attitudes towards “age-related hyperkyphosis is a normal aging process” but mostly positive attitudes towards the need for physiotherapy treatment. Approximately 22% reported fair confidence in treating hyperkyphosis. Conclusions: This study highlights the importance of raising awareness and enhancing knowledge, attitudes, and confidence among physiotherapists to improve care for older adults with hyperkyphosis.
Keywords: age-related hyperkyphosis; elderly; physiotherapy; knowledge; attitudes; confidence age-related hyperkyphosis; elderly; physiotherapy; knowledge; attitudes; confidence

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Duangkaew, R.; Suwankan, S.; Piyamasikul, S.; Namburee, T.; Kesornbuakhao, P.; Kishi, A.; Bettany-Saltikov, J. Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Levels of Confidence Regarding Age-Related Hyperkyphosis and Its Management among Thai Physiotherapists. Healthcare 2024, 12, 1998. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12191998

AMA Style

Duangkaew R, Suwankan S, Piyamasikul S, Namburee T, Kesornbuakhao P, Kishi A, Bettany-Saltikov J. Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Levels of Confidence Regarding Age-Related Hyperkyphosis and Its Management among Thai Physiotherapists. Healthcare. 2024; 12(19):1998. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12191998

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Duangkaew, Roongtip, Sutima Suwankan, Sirinee Piyamasikul, Tharudee Namburee, Panisara Kesornbuakhao, Arisa Kishi, and Josette Bettany-Saltikov. 2024. "Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Levels of Confidence Regarding Age-Related Hyperkyphosis and Its Management among Thai Physiotherapists" Healthcare 12, no. 19: 1998. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12191998

APA Style

Duangkaew, R., Suwankan, S., Piyamasikul, S., Namburee, T., Kesornbuakhao, P., Kishi, A., & Bettany-Saltikov, J. (2024). Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Levels of Confidence Regarding Age-Related Hyperkyphosis and Its Management among Thai Physiotherapists. Healthcare, 12(19), 1998. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12191998

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