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Introduction <p>Future physiotherapists may contribute to multidisciplinary care for individuals with celiac disease; however, evidence regarding their knowledge levels remains limited. This exploratory study aimed to address this gap.</p> Materials and methods <p>This cross-sectional study included 297 physiotherapy students. Data were collected online using a researcher-developed 30-item questionnaire assessing knowledge of celiac disease symptoms, diagnosis-treatment, and disease-related considerations. Knowledge scores were calculated based on correct responses, with a maximum score of 59, and statistical analyses were performed to examine associated factors.</p> Results <p>Among the 297 participants, 91.6% reported having previously heard of celiac disease. The median total knowledge score was 15.0 out of 59. While 62.5% of participants selected “I don’t know” for extraintestinal manifestations, 39.0% reported no knowledge regarding diagnostic methods. Although exercise was considered beneficial by 64.0% of participants, only 8.7% identified high-intensity interval training. Female students had higher total knowledge scores than male students [16.0 (11.25-23.0) vs. 12.0 (5.0–18.0); <i>p</i> = 0.001]. In multivariable analysis, female gender (B = 4.763; <i>p</i> = 0.001) and being a third- or fourth-year student were associated with higher total knowledge scores.</p> Discussion <p>This exploratory study suggests preliminary knowledge gaps among physiotherapy students regarding celiac disease, particularly extraintestinal involvement, diagnostic approaches, and disease-specific rehabilitation-related considerations.</p> Conclusion <p>The findings should be interpreted cautiously but may support considering disease-specific educational content within multidisciplinary physiotherapy training.</p>

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Knowledge levels of physiotherapy students on celiac disease: an exploratory cross-sectional study

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    2026年7月22日

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  • Hayriye Kul Karaali̇,
  • Nazlı Demi̇r,
  • Özlem Özcan,
  • Berra Si̇rek,
  • Elif Başbelen

摘要

Introduction

Future physiotherapists may contribute to multidisciplinary care for individuals with celiac disease; however, evidence regarding their knowledge levels remains limited. This exploratory study aimed to address this gap.

Materials and methods

This cross-sectional study included 297 physiotherapy students. Data were collected online using a researcher-developed 30-item questionnaire assessing knowledge of celiac disease symptoms, diagnosis-treatment, and disease-related considerations. Knowledge scores were calculated based on correct responses, with a maximum score of 59, and statistical analyses were performed to examine associated factors.

Results

Among the 297 participants, 91.6% reported having previously heard of celiac disease. The median total knowledge score was 15.0 out of 59. While 62.5% of participants selected “I don’t know” for extraintestinal manifestations, 39.0% reported no knowledge regarding diagnostic methods. Although exercise was considered beneficial by 64.0% of participants, only 8.7% identified high-intensity interval training. Female students had higher total knowledge scores than male students [16.0 (11.25-23.0) vs. 12.0 (5.0–18.0); p = 0.001]. In multivariable analysis, female gender (B = 4.763; p = 0.001) and being a third- or fourth-year student were associated with higher total knowledge scores.

Discussion

This exploratory study suggests preliminary knowledge gaps among physiotherapy students regarding celiac disease, particularly extraintestinal involvement, diagnostic approaches, and disease-specific rehabilitation-related considerations.

Conclusion

The findings should be interpreted cautiously but may support considering disease-specific educational content within multidisciplinary physiotherapy training.