Palliative care in the education of physiotherapists in Germany – an anonymized cross-sectional survey of trainees and students

BMC Med Educ. 2025 Nov 6;25(1):1555. doi: 10.1186/s12909-025-08205-4.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Physiotherapy plays a pivotal role in the comprehensive care of patients, including those in palliative circumstances. Despite the recognized importance of palliative care competencies, there is evidence that this content may not be adequately integrated into physiotherapy education curricula.METHODS: To address this gap in the literature, a quantitative study was conducted using a structured online questionnaire to collect data from physiotherapy trainees and students in Germany. The questionnaire contained 30 questions, focusing on demographic data, educational details, prior knowledge and experience, educational content, practical experience, and personal attitudes and preparation. The collected…
Origen: Palliative care in the education of physiotherapists in Germany – an anonymized cross-sectional survey of trainees and students – PubMed