Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy
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Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, Rua Pedro de Toledo, Vila, Brazil

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• Research Article   
  Physiotherapists Attitudes and Knowledge Regarding Sleep in Brazil: A Survey Study
  Author(s): Cristina Frange*
  
  Sleep is important for a variety of conditions treated by Physiotherapists (PTs), who have an imperative role on wellness and health promoting, mobility, and functional independence; yet sleep education is not included in most physiotherapy programs curricula. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of Brazilian PTs about sleep, sleep education, and their assessment and education of patients about sleep. This cross-sectional study electronically surveyed 224 licensed PTs practicing in Brazil. Descriptive analyses and logistic regressions were conducted. Of the 224 respondents: 98.9% agreed that sleep is important for overall health; 97.8% agreed that sleep disorders may contribute to medical problems; 94.5% agreed that addressing sleep issues may impact on rehabilitation outcomes; 79.4% did not receive education about sleep during entry-leve.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-0277.24.13.573

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