Clinical trial Recruiting at 3 sites Observational

Physiotherapy practices for residents in Flemish nursing homes.

Official title: Physiotherapy in Flemish Nursing Homes: Insights Into Practice, Barriers, and Facilitators

Run by Hasselt University · NCT07576751 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project will see how physiotherapists in Flemish nursing homes follow the IAGG-GARN physiotherapy guidelines and what helps or gets in the way.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorHasselt University
Academic / other
Locations4 sites (Deurne, Antwerpen and 3 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 23, 2026
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2028
Study endsDecember 1, 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT07576751 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Licensed physiotherapists who currently work in a participating Flemish nursing home and are willing to have their sessions mapped and discuss practice are the ideal participants.

Probably not a fit

Residents who do not receive physiotherapy or who live outside the participating nursing homes are unlikely to gain direct benefit from this observational work.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational project maps physiotherapy sessions and collects information from physiotherapists across multiple nursing homes in Flanders to measure adherence to the IAGG‑GARN guidelines. Data collection includes direct mapping of therapy session content and volume and exploration of therapist and resident characteristics. The design samples 3–5 centers in the provinces of Limburg, Antwerp, and Flemish Brabant to capture geographic and organizational variation. Researchers will also document reported barriers and facilitators to guideline-based practice among participating physiotherapists.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could improve the consistency and quality of physiotherapy care for nursing home residents in Flanders by highlighting gaps and practical steps for better guideline use.

How similar studies have gone: Previous guideline-implementation projects in long-term care have shown mixed uptake and typically produced modest improvements when paired with targeted implementation support.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* None beyond being a licensed physiotherapist working in a Flemish nursing home and willing to participate.

Exclusion Criteria:

* None

Where it's running

  • Nursing home
    Deurne, Antwerpen, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • Nursing home
    Zoersel, Antwerpen, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • Nursing home
    Tongeren, Limburg, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • Nursing home
    Hasselt, Belgium
    Not yet recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.