Assessment of osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and related factors among nurses and physical therapists in a physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital

Zafer Ceyhan

doi:10.32322/jhsm.1895155

Assessment of osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and related factors among nurses and physical therapists in a physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital

Abstract

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate osteoporosis knowledge levels and self-efficacy perceptions among rehabilitation nurses and physical therapists working in a physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital and to examine the associated factors. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study included all healthcare professionals working in the institution (62 rehabilitation nurses and 38 physical therapists; n=100). Data were collected between October and November 2025 using a structured questionnaire administered face-to-face. The questionnaire included sociodemographic characteristics, the revised osteoporosis knowledge test (OKT) (2011), and the Osteoporosis Self-Efficacy Scale (OSES). Statistical analyses were performed using appropriate parametric and non-parametric tests. Correlation analyses were conducted to examine relationships between variables. Results: The median age of participants was 43 years (26-58), and 84% were female. The mean osteoporosis knowledge score was 20.0±3.4, and the mean total self-efficacy score was 816.3±200.6. Physical therapists reported significantly higher perceived self-efficacy than nurses (p=0.037). Participants who exercised regularly had significantly higher knowledge and self-efficacy scores (p≤0.005). Those who had received prior osteoporosis-related education demonstrated significantly higher knowledge (p=0.015) and perceived self-efficacy scores (p=0.005). A moderate positive correlation was found between knowledge and perceived self-efficacy (r=0.342, p=0.001). Conclusion: Rehabilitation nurses and physical therapists demonstrated moderate osteoporosis knowledge levels. Knowledge was positively associated with self-efficacy. Education and regular exercise were linked to higher knowledge and confidence levels. Structured in-service training programs may enhance both knowledge and self-efficacy in preventive osteoporosis care.

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Ethical Statement

This study was approved by the Ondokuz Mayıs University Clinical Research Ethics Committee (OMUKAEK 2025/470). The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.

Thanks

The author would like to thank Dr. Zeliha Ceyhan for her valuable contributions to writing

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences (Other), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Zafer Ceyhan ^*
0000-0001-8879-5052
Türkiye

Publication Date

September 19, 2026

Submission Date

February 22, 2026

Acceptance Date

August 5, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 9 Number: 5

DOI

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1895155

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https://izlik.org/JA38MZ36EC

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APA

Ceyhan, Z. (2026). Assessment of osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and related factors among nurses and physical therapists in a physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine, 9(5), 1334-1339. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1895155

AMA

1.Ceyhan Z. Assessment of osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and related factors among nurses and physical therapists in a physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2026;9(5):1334-1339. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1895155

Chicago

Ceyhan, Zafer. 2026. “Assessment of Osteoporosis Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Related Factors Among Nurses and Physical Therapists in a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 9 (5): 1334-39. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1895155.

EndNote

Ceyhan Z (September 1, 2026) Assessment of osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and related factors among nurses and physical therapists in a physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 9 5 1334–1339.

IEEE

[1]Z. Ceyhan, “Assessment of osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and related factors among nurses and physical therapists in a physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital”, J Health Sci Med / JHSM, vol. 9, no. 5, pp. 1334–1339, Sept. 2026, doi: 10.32322/jhsm.1895155.

ISNAD

Ceyhan, Zafer. “Assessment of Osteoporosis Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Related Factors Among Nurses and Physical Therapists in a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 9/5 (September 1, 2026): 1334-1339. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1895155.

JAMA

1.Ceyhan Z. Assessment of osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and related factors among nurses and physical therapists in a physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2026;9:1334–1339.

MLA

Ceyhan, Zafer. “Assessment of Osteoporosis Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Related Factors Among Nurses and Physical Therapists in a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine, vol. 9, no. 5, Sept. 2026, pp. 1334-9, doi:10.32322/jhsm.1895155.

Vancouver

1.Zafer Ceyhan. Assessment of osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and related factors among nurses and physical therapists in a physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2026 Sep. 1;9(5):1334-9. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1895155