Are AudioviSual maTERials disseminated via sOcIal meDia effective to improve evidence-based rehabilitation implementation for physiotherapists (ASTEROID trial)? A feasibility study
Abstract Objective The present study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of an educational program disseminated via social media to improve the scientific and technical knowledge of physiotherapists. Results In this single-group interventional feasibility study, practicing physiotherapists participate...
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| author | Myllena M. G. Fernandes Anna Carolina O. Machado Maurício S. Fanfa Ada C. M. Silveira Rafaela A. Schreiner Anna Julia Meireles Dangui Maitê M. Pellenz Daniela Rigo Luiza Marx Matte Emilly Renk Mello Ane Priscila Diel Brenda D. Guterres Lucas dos Santos Costa Bruna Wageck Inaihá Laureano Benincá Carolina Holz Nonnenmacher Nadine Carneiro Tura Laura Bortolozzo Leitão Alessandro Haupenthal Guilherme S. Nunes |
| author_facet | Myllena M. G. Fernandes Anna Carolina O. Machado Maurício S. Fanfa Ada C. M. Silveira Rafaela A. Schreiner Anna Julia Meireles Dangui Maitê M. Pellenz Daniela Rigo Luiza Marx Matte Emilly Renk Mello Ane Priscila Diel Brenda D. Guterres Lucas dos Santos Costa Bruna Wageck Inaihá Laureano Benincá Carolina Holz Nonnenmacher Nadine Carneiro Tura Laura Bortolozzo Leitão Alessandro Haupenthal Guilherme S. Nunes |
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| description | Abstract Objective The present study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of an educational program disseminated via social media to improve the scientific and technical knowledge of physiotherapists. Results In this single-group interventional feasibility study, practicing physiotherapists participated in a 10-week Instagram-based program, which included 20 infographics posted twice weekly. Feasibility was evaluated using the RE-AIM framework (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance). After the intervention, semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather feedback on participant experiences. Of the 30 physiotherapists recruited, 15 initiated the program, and 8 (53%) completed it. No significant differences were observed between pre- and post-program scores on effectiveness outcomes related to perceptions, utilization, and understanding of scientific information for clinical practice. While 63% of participants reported that the program helped them overcome barriers to EBP, overall perceptions and behaviors showed minimal change. Nonetheless, all participants recognized a positive impact on their clinical practice, with 50% reporting that they applied program content to their work. Although 63% indicated they would maintain their approach to studying technical content, all participants affirmed their intention to use resources that facilitate knowledge acquisition. Feedback from interviews indicated positive attitudes towards social media-based educational programs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0f3eaac0713645c09ea32f39765988d72025-08-20T03:09:35ZengBMCBMC Research Notes1756-05002025-05-011811810.1186/s13104-025-07259-3Are AudioviSual maTERials disseminated via sOcIal meDia effective to improve evidence-based rehabilitation implementation for physiotherapists (ASTEROID trial)? A feasibility studyMyllena M. G. Fernandes0Anna Carolina O. Machado1Maurício S. Fanfa2Ada C. M. Silveira3Rafaela A. Schreiner4Anna Julia Meireles Dangui5Maitê M. Pellenz6Daniela Rigo7Luiza Marx Matte8Emilly Renk Mello9Ane Priscila Diel10Brenda D. Guterres11Lucas dos Santos Costa12Bruna Wageck13Inaihá Laureano Benincá14Carolina Holz Nonnenmacher15Nadine Carneiro Tura16Laura Bortolozzo Leitão17Alessandro Haupenthal18Guilherme S. Nunes19Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa MariaDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa MariaDepartment of Communication, Federal University of Santa MariaDepartment of Communication, Federal University of Santa MariaDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa MariaDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa MariaDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa MariaDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa MariaDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa MariaDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa MariaDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa MariaDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa MariaDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa MariaDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa MariaDepartment of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa CatarinaDepartment of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa CatarinaDepartment of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa CatarinaDepartment of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa CatarinaDepartment of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa CatarinaDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Federal University of Santa MariaAbstract Objective The present study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of an educational program disseminated via social media to improve the scientific and technical knowledge of physiotherapists. Results In this single-group interventional feasibility study, practicing physiotherapists participated in a 10-week Instagram-based program, which included 20 infographics posted twice weekly. Feasibility was evaluated using the RE-AIM framework (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance). After the intervention, semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather feedback on participant experiences. Of the 30 physiotherapists recruited, 15 initiated the program, and 8 (53%) completed it. No significant differences were observed between pre- and post-program scores on effectiveness outcomes related to perceptions, utilization, and understanding of scientific information for clinical practice. While 63% of participants reported that the program helped them overcome barriers to EBP, overall perceptions and behaviors showed minimal change. Nonetheless, all participants recognized a positive impact on their clinical practice, with 50% reporting that they applied program content to their work. Although 63% indicated they would maintain their approach to studying technical content, all participants affirmed their intention to use resources that facilitate knowledge acquisition. Feedback from interviews indicated positive attitudes towards social media-based educational programs.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-025-07259-3Knowledge translationContinuous educationEvidence-based practiceInstagramInfographic |
| spellingShingle | Myllena M. G. Fernandes Anna Carolina O. Machado Maurício S. Fanfa Ada C. M. Silveira Rafaela A. Schreiner Anna Julia Meireles Dangui Maitê M. Pellenz Daniela Rigo Luiza Marx Matte Emilly Renk Mello Ane Priscila Diel Brenda D. Guterres Lucas dos Santos Costa Bruna Wageck Inaihá Laureano Benincá Carolina Holz Nonnenmacher Nadine Carneiro Tura Laura Bortolozzo Leitão Alessandro Haupenthal Guilherme S. Nunes Are AudioviSual maTERials disseminated via sOcIal meDia effective to improve evidence-based rehabilitation implementation for physiotherapists (ASTEROID trial)? A feasibility study BMC Research Notes Knowledge translation Continuous education Evidence-based practice Infographic |
| title | Are AudioviSual maTERials disseminated via sOcIal meDia effective to improve evidence-based rehabilitation implementation for physiotherapists (ASTEROID trial)? A feasibility study |
| title_full | Are AudioviSual maTERials disseminated via sOcIal meDia effective to improve evidence-based rehabilitation implementation for physiotherapists (ASTEROID trial)? A feasibility study |
| title_fullStr | Are AudioviSual maTERials disseminated via sOcIal meDia effective to improve evidence-based rehabilitation implementation for physiotherapists (ASTEROID trial)? A feasibility study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Are AudioviSual maTERials disseminated via sOcIal meDia effective to improve evidence-based rehabilitation implementation for physiotherapists (ASTEROID trial)? A feasibility study |
| title_short | Are AudioviSual maTERials disseminated via sOcIal meDia effective to improve evidence-based rehabilitation implementation for physiotherapists (ASTEROID trial)? A feasibility study |
| title_sort | are audiovisual materials disseminated via social media effective to improve evidence based rehabilitation implementation for physiotherapists asteroid trial a feasibility study |
| topic | Knowledge translation Continuous education Evidence-based practice Infographic |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-025-07259-3 |
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