Table 1.
Participant demographic and background characteristics.
| PhysicalTherapists(N = 10)a | OccupationalTherapists(N = 5) | All(N = 15) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # of years working with SCI/Dpatients | |||
| M (SD) | 13.20 (9.2) | 9.7 (8.3) | 12.03 (8.7) |
| Range | 3–30 | 1.5–20 | 1.5–30 |
| # currently working at an SCI/D Center | |||
| n (%) | 10 (100.0%) | 5 (100.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
| # of PTs who work with SCI/Dpatients with LE fractures at participant’s siteb | |||
| M (SD) | 6.3 (2.5) | 4.5 (1.7) | 5.79 (2.4) |
| Range | 4–12 | 3–7 | 3–12 |
| Approximate # of patients with LE fracture participant manages per year | |||
| M (SD) | 9.35 (9.5) | 9.50 (5.0) | 9.4 (8.1) |
| Range | 1–24 | 1.5–15 | 1–24 |
| Approximate # of surgicallymanaged LE fractures at participant’s site per yearc | |||
| M (SD) | 2.8 (2.2) | 4.8 (3.3) | 3.5 (2.7) |
| Range | 1–7.5 | 1.5–8 | 1–8 |
| When participants usually see a patient with an LE fracture n (%): | |||
| • Before fracture treatment | 7 (70.0%) | 4 (80.0%) | 11 (73.3%) |
| • During fracture treatment | 6 (60.0%) | 4 (80.0%) | 10 (67.7%) |
| • After fracture treatment | 7 (70.0%) | 4 (80.0%) | 11 (73.3%) |
| Characteristics by which the physical therapist management plan differs, n (%): | |||
| • Surgical vs. medical treatment of LE fracture | 9 (90.0%) | 5 (100.0%) | 14 (93.3%) |
| • Duration of patient injury | 9 (90.0%) | 2 (40.0%) | 11 (73.3%) |
| • Level of patient injury | 8 (80.0%) | 5 (100.0%) | 13 (86.7%) |
| • Caregiver support in the home | 9 (90.0%) | 5 (100.0%) | 14 (93.3%) |
| Gender, n (%): | |||
| Male | 2 (20.0%) | 1 (20.0%) | 3 (20.0%) |
| Female | 8 (80.0%) | 4 (80.0%) | 12 (80.0%) |
a
Includes one Kinesiotherapist (“Kinesiotherapist” was not an option in the background questionnaire).
b
Missing: n = 1.
c
Missing: n = 2.