Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Related to Clinical Practice Guidelines Among Physical Therapists

Background More evidence is required to determine the physical therapists’ perception and knowledge about clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). Objectives The main purpose of this study is to explore the physical therapists’ knowledge, attitude, and practice toward CPGs in Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted among 115 physical therapists in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through a self‐administered electronic survey to assess the association between participants’ demographic and work data with CPG familiarity and evidence‐based practice (EBP) understanding. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariable ordinal logistic regression. Results The study revealed that 81.7% of the participants indicated familiarity with CPG, with 94% having received prior education on the topic, mostly through 29% of postgraduate studies. About 50% of the participants reported that they always use CPGs when relevant. Participants who had a higher educational level showed more positive attitudes and greater levels of familiarity with CPG and EBP. Regarding the barriers of applying CPG recommendations, the highest two barriers were lack of time (63.5%) and work‐limited resources (57.5%). Conclusion Despite familiarity and positive attitudes toward CPGs, adherence among physical therapists in Saudi Arabia was limited due to barriers such as lack of time, resources, and insufficient training.