Perception of occupational therapy intervention in wheelchair seating among healthcare professionals in Bahrain.

This was a self-report survey, so it measured perceived knowledge and reported referral behavior, not verified clinical records or patient outcomes. Convenience and digital recruitment may have missed professionals outside hospital networks, including community, primary care, and home-care settings. The sample was predominantly hospital-based (67.3%), and only 12 occupational therapists responded, so it may not represent all Bahraini healthcare settings. The cross-sectional design cannot show that formal training caused referrals; professionals who already refer may be more likely to seek training. Self-rated knowledge and awareness may be influenced by social desirability, despite anonymity.

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Do not conclude that formal training caused more referrals. The survey was cross-sectional, and the authors state that professionals who already refer may be more likely to seek training.