Physical Therapy Access and Care for the Gender-Diverse Community

Overview:
Researchers at Texas Woman's University, led by Dr. Elise Bjork, are currently recruiting participants for a one-hour virtual interview to better understand the experiences of gender-diverse people in accessing and receiving physical therapy care. For this study, the term gender-diverse refers to any person who does not conform totally to society’s norms for their assigned gender at birth and can include those who are transgender, non-binary, agender, genderqueer, or any other identity within that definition. Eligible participants should also be 18+ years old, currently living in the United States, and fluent in English. Participation in the study includes completion of a short anonymous digital demographic survey and a one-hour virtual interview with Dr. Bjork. Participants will receive a $50 gift card upon completion of the study. Participant safety is the top priority to the research team and numerous safety measures are in place, including the option for anonymity.

Study Type:
Qualitative

IRB Approved:
Yes

Target Sample Size:
30

Target Audience:
Gender-diverse, English-speaking adults who currently live in the United States and have either received physical therapy OR were referred to physical therapy by a healthcare provider but decided not to go.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in participating, please complete this short eligibility survey: https://twu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agI1uUQSEqrHg0u

Study Contact:
Dr. Elise Bjork
ebjork@twu.edu