Attitudes of physical therapists toward cancer: a pilot study.
Two instruments developed to measure attitudes of physical therapists toward cancer patients are described: the Attitude Toward Cancer Scale which provides an overall index of a person's attitude toward cancer patients, and the Story Completion Form for Cancer Care which measures more distinct and subtle attitudes. Results of a pilot study using both instruments suggest that students have strong emotional reactions to cancer and demonstrate needs for information and guidance in the treatment of cancer patients.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000193:education; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D013336:Students, Health Occupations