scholarly journals Potential role of tele-rehabilitation to address barriers to implementation of physical therapy among West African stroke survivors: A cross-sectional survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 381 ◽  
pp. 203-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred S. Sarfo ◽  
Sheila Adamu ◽  
Dominic Awuah ◽  
Osei Sarfo-Kantanka ◽  
Bruce Ovbiagele
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
West African ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Barriers To Implementation

scholarly journals Awareness of physical therapy among medical doctors in Swabi

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
Zahoor Ahmad ◽  
Zohra Shah
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Private Practitioners ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: Physical therapists works in a number of environments including hospitals, private practitioners, outpatient clinics, health care agencies, colleges, sports and recreation centres, workplaces and nursing homes. In Pakistan, the referral of patients to the physical therapy is mainly by physicians or doctors. It is it is important for the doctors to have awareness about the role of physical therapists. Material & Methods: This was a cross sectional survey conducted from Jan 2020 to August 2020. The research was based on a self-structured questionnaire which was provided to medical doctors at a hospital in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The total number of participants in this survey was 145 doctors. The sampling techniques used for this survey was convenient sampling. Inclusion criteria of the study was medical doctors holding MBBS or equivalent degree. Data collected was analysed through SPSS version 22. Results: Out of 145 participants, 112 (77.2%) were males and 33 (22.8%) were females. Questionnaire was filled by 11.7% orthopaedic specialists, 11.0% neurologists, 13.1% paediatricians, 20.7% gynaecologists and 43.4% by doctor of other specialties. From the total participants, only 98 (67.4%) were aware about the eligibility criteria of entering in the field of physiotherapy, 77.9 % were aware about the specialization in physiotherapy and 90.3% were aware about the treatment of physiotherapy. Those who agreed that physiotherapy helps in reducing pain were 132 with percentage 91.0%.120(82.8%) doctors agreed that physical therapy is crucial in community-based recovery. According to 125 doctors, early intervention through physical therapy leads to an effective rehabilitation. A total of 61(42.1%) doctors agreed that physiotherapy was an excellent field. Conclusion: It was found out that nearly 60% of the medical doctors in District Swabi were familiar with physiotherapy care and with the field of physiotherapy. A big number of these doctors (80 percent of doctors) were aware that physiotherapy helps in reducing pain, provide appropriate care and plays an important role in the community.

scholarly journals PERCEPTION OF CLIENTS REGARDING ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IN ANTENATAL CARE - A CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY ON PREGNANT FEMALES WITH MULTIPLE PREGNANCIES ATTENDING ANTENATAL OPD

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Deeba Islam ◽  
Muhammad Sarfaraz ◽  
Dr. Rubina Kanwal ◽  
Saad Saleem
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Multiple Pregnancies ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pregnant Females

OBJECTIVE Perception of pregnant women concerning the role of Physical Therapy in antenatal care with multiple pregnancies. STUDY DESIGN A Cross Sectional Survey. STUDY SETTINGS & PARTICIPANTS The study was conducted on a 100 pregnant women at three tertiary care hospitals in Karachi. RESULTS It was found that these women were well informed about the Physical therapy (76%) but everyone did not practice physiotherapy in their multi-pregnancies. CONCLUSION The results show that the perception and knowledge of women regarding physical therapy exercise during the multiple pregnancies is reasonable. KEY WORDS Pregnant Females, Multiple Pregnancies, Antenatal Care, Physical Therapy, Perception, Kegal Exercises.

scholarly journals THE AWARENESS OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS REGARDING ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IN IN-PATIENT SETTING

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-82
Author(s):  
Syed Hasan Abbas Rizvi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Substantial Contribution ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional

BACKGROUND AND AIMS In order to deliver effective treatment, the awareness of physical therapy is essential for the health care professionals. However, there is lack of cognizance among Allied Health Professionals who play a substantial contribution to patient care. Thus, the aim of conducting this study is to explore the perception about the field of physical therapy among Allied Health Professionals that may lead to improved health-related outcomes of the patients consequently increasing their quality of life. METHODOLOGY The cross-sectional survey was conducted on Allied Health Professionals, recruited through the non-probability convenience sampling technique. The data was collected through self-administered questionnaire. RESULTS It was revealed that 95% of the participants were aware about physiotherapy and its importance, 85.6% suggested that awareness session for physiotherapy should be conducted for medical professionals, 87.3% were eager to encourage their friends and family to choose the profession as physiotherapist. Further, 83.5% think that physiotherapist contributes to the well-being of individuals, 85.6% were willing to have physiotherapy. However, 20% were not interested in physiotherapy and related discussion. CONCLUSION It was concluded that majority of the participants were aware regarding the role of physiotherapy and its contribution towards the society. However, further researches should be conducted to explore the awareness related to different fields of rehabilitation among healthcare practitioners.

Internet Access and Usage Survey among Stroke Survivors and Informal Caregivers (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imama Ali Naqvi ◽  
Tahani Casameni Montiel ◽  
Yazan Bittar ◽  
Norma Hunter ◽  
Munachi Okpala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
White Men ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Internet Users

BACKGROUND Web-based telehealth interventions have shown promise for chronic disease management but have not been widely applied to stroke populations. Limited information is known about the accessibility and usability of web-based electronics post-stroke. The purpose was to explore internet access and use of web-based electronics in stroke survivors (SS) and their informal caregivers (IC). OBJECTIVE To describe access and usage of web-based electronics in a cohort of SS and IC. METHODS A cross-sectional survey of 378 participants (SS=251; IC=127). Descriptive statistics were generated. RESULTS Internet-users were on average 8 years younger than non-users (Mean years; SS 59; IC 51) and the majority were Non-Hispanic White men. Two hundred (81%) stroke survivors reported internet access compared to 123 (97%) caregivers (p<0.001). Smart phones were the most common device used to access the internet. CONCLUSIONS Web-based telehealth stroke interventions should consider participant age and race/ethnicity, the role of the IC to positively impact SS internet accessibility and usability, and the use of smartphone applications.

scholarly journals How Effective Adult Patients of Delhi NCR with Musculoskeletal Disorders Found Their Physiotherapy Treatment and Their Awareness and Perception about Physiotherapy - A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 204-218
Author(s):  
Varun Pratap Singh ◽  
Saksham Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Effective Treatment Option ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Patients

Background: Physical therapy is very well known for its vital role in health promotion, treating, and preventing a wide spectrum of health disorders. It is considered an indispensable part of the recovery of patients with musculoskeletal disorders and is regarded as an important field of medicine in the health sector. Objective: The purpose of this study was to find how effective patients of musculoskeletal disorders found physical therapy in their journey of recovery and their Awareness and Perception about Physiotherapy Method: Online cross-sectional survey developed by the authors was conducted using Google Forms. A total of 26 questions excluding questions regarding general demographics of patients, were designed in this web-based survey. Non-probability purposive sampling method was used. The survey was distributed via emails/WhatsApp to 260 adult patients residing in Delhi NCR, who approached physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions. Based on the responses, percentage analysis was done. Result and Conclusion: Out of 260 only 231 patients responded (male = 126 female = 105) between age group 20 to 92 residing in Delhi and NCR. Majority of the patients found physiotherapy an effective treatment option and were satisfied with their overall physiotherapy experience. Yet a large number of patients couldn’t identify the role of physiotherapy in health sector. People of Delhi-NCR still lack awareness about the various specializations in Physiotherapy and many patients were unable to identify the role of a physiotherapist and confused them with other healthcare professionals like Massage Therapists, Chiropractors and Acupuncturist. Key words: Awareness, Effective, Musculoskeletal, Perception, Physical therapy, Treatment.

Testing the Strain Theory of Suicide – The Moderating Role of Social Support

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Lew ◽  
Ksenia Chistopolskaya ◽  
Yanzheng Liu ◽  
Mansor Abu Talib ◽  
Olga Mitina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Strain Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Strains ◽  
Moderating Role

Abstract. Background: According to the strain theory of suicide, strains, resulting from conflicting and competing pressures in an individual's life, are hypothesized to precede suicide. But social support is an important factor that can mitigate strains and lessen their input in suicidal behavior. Aims: This study was designed to assess the moderating role of social support in the relation between strain and suicidality. Methods: A sample of 1,051 employees were recruited in Beijing, the capital of China, through an online survey. Moderation analysis was performed using SPSS PROCESS Macro. Social support was measured with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and strains were assessed with the Psychological Strains Scale. Results: Psychological strains are a good predictor of suicidality, and social support, a basic need for each human being, moderates and decreases the effects of psychological strains on suicidality. Limitations: The cross-sectional survey limited the extent to which conclusions about causal relationships can be drawn. Furthermore, the results may not be generalized to the whole of China because of its diversity. Conclusion: Social support has a tendency to mitigate the effects of psychological strains on suicidality.

Sleep Reactivity and Psychological Health in Normal Sleepers: the moderating role of stress

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason G. Ellis ◽  
Sarah Allen ◽  
Michael Perlis ◽  
Michael Grandner ◽  
Maria Gardani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Events ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Public Health Campaign ◽  
Health Campaign ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dysfunctional Cognitions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

The aim of the present study was to determine whether normal sleepers with vulnerability to insomnia, via high sleep reactivity, demonstrate more sleep-related dysfunctional cognitions and behaviours and poorer psychological health compared to those who are not vulnerable. Further, the influence of stress on the relationship between sleep reactivity and psychological health was also examined. A cross-sectional survey of 737 young adult ‘normal’ sleepers from the general population was undertaken. Results indicated normal sleepers vulnerable to insomnia demonstrated more sleep-related dysfunctional cognitions and behaviours as well as poorer psychological health compared to those not vulnerable. Furthermore, the relationship between sleep reactivity and psychological health was moderated by perceived stress over the previous month and life events over the previous year. Therefore, identifying and supporting those who are vulnerable to insomnia may be a fruitful avenue for preventative public health campaign to mitigate both insomnia and poor psychological health.

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