Table 2 Education and training characteristics in MT among Saudi physical therapists (N = 173).
Variables | Category/Description | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate exposure to MT | Received formal MT instruction | 138 (79.8) |
No formal MT instruction | 35 (20.2) | |
Participation in professional workshops | Attended ≥ 1 MT workshop | 91 (52.6) |
No workshop participation | 82 (47.4) | |
Completion of recognized MT certification program | Yes | 86 (49.7) |
No | 87 (50.3) | |
Composite MT exposure level | None | 13 (7.5) |
Minimal | 35 (20.2) | |
Moderate | 51 (29.5) | |
High | 44 (25.4) | |
Extensive | 30 (17.3) | |
Main motivators for attending MT training | Improve clinical competence | 113 (65.3) |
Stay updated with evidence-based practice | 82 (47.4) | |
Increase patient satisfaction | 71 (41.0) | |
Professional advancement/promotion | 58 (33.5) | |
Personal interest | 45 (26.0) |
