Turkish Validity and Reliability of Physiotherapist Self-Efficacy Questionnaire

Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of Physiotherapist Self-Efficacy Questionnaire

The aim of this study is to provide Turkish validation and determine the validity of the "Physiotherapist Self-Efficacy Questionnaire".

Self-efficacy is defined as one's belief in one's existing capacity to perform the necessary behavior in a specific situation. "Physiotherapist Self-Efficacy Questionnaire" has been developed to be used in the assessment of self-efficacy for the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. In this scale, there are 13 items about how competent the individual feels in clinical assessment, problem solving, planning, and communication related to caseloads.

It has been shown that the scale is a valid and reliable method in cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal and neurological clinical fields, which are special areas of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Able to speak, read, understand and write in Turkish
• Physiotherapy and rehabilitation students who have participated in at least one clinical practice
• Physiotherapists working in the clinic

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having cognitive problems