Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the study sample (n = 144)
From: Clinical decision making for using electro-physical agents by physiotherapists, an Israeli survey
Characteristic | Mean ± SD or Number (%) |
|---|---|
Age, years | 38.3 ± 9.4 |
Gender | |
Male | 72 (50.0) |
Female | 71 (49.3) |
Not indicated | 1 (0.7) |
Degree | |
Bachelors (entry level) | 144 (100) |
Advanced masters in PT | 24 (16.7) |
Masters in another area | 15 (10.4) |
Professional seniority, years | 11.2 ± 9.9 |
Area of practice | |
Orthopedic and sports rehabilitation | 90 (62.5) |
Neurologic rehabilitation | 29 (20.1) |
Women’s health | 3 (2.1) |
Child development | 3 (2.1) |
Respiratory rehabilitation | 5 (3.5) |
Geriatric rehabilitation | 10 (6.9) |
Education | 4 (2.8) |
Hours worked per week | |
0-10 hours | 13 (9.0) |
21-30 hours | 57 (39.6) |
31-40 hours | 41 (28.5) |
>40 hours | 33 (22.9) |
Postgraduate courses in EPAs | |
Yes | 62 (43.1) |
No | 81 (56.2) |
Not indicated | 1 (0.7) |