scholarly journals Physical Therapy 2.0: Leveraging Social Media to Engage Patients in Rehabilitation and Health Promotion

2015 ◽  
Vol 95 (3) ◽  
pp. 389-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Knight ◽  
Robert J. Werstine ◽  
Diane M. Rasmussen-Pennington ◽  
Deborah Fitzsimmons ◽  
Robert J. Petrella
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
The Way

Care for chronic conditions and noncommunicable diseases is dominating health systems around the globe. For physical therapists, this strain presents a substantial opportunity for engaging patients in health promotion and disease management in the years to come. Examples of social media being used to engage consumers in the business landscape are pervasive, and research reports suggest that patients are ready for social media to be incorporated into the way health care systems deliver care. We propose that leveraging the power and utility of existing technologies, such as social media, could innovate the way physical therapists engage patients in rehabilitation and health promotion practices, thus contributing to the evolution of the profession: Physical Therapy 2.0. To continue to be relevant in the community, physical therapist practice must respond to patients' needs and expectations. Incorporating social media into how physical therapists are both designing and delivering care holds potential for enhancing patient engagement in prescribed health behaviors and improving treatment outcomes. This conceptual article presents the perspective that physical therapists can utilize social media to enhance care delivery and treatment outcomes.

Contributions of Non-professional Local Physical Therapist In the Promotion of Community Health Activities in the Arsi Zone, Southeast Ethiopia (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leta Melaku
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arsi Zone ◽  
Southeast Ethiopia ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND Physical activity is a first-line therapy and secures against persistent illnesses. Essential medical care professionals are obviously situated to advance actual action. Active recuperation mediations focused on advancement and upkeep of wellbeing, personal satisfaction, and wellness. There is, notwithstanding, a deficiency of such examination proof in Ethiopia. OBJECTIVE We planned to assess the degree of KAP of nonprofessional local physical therapists' towards wellbeing advancement in Arsi zone of Oromia, Southeast Ethiopia. METHODS Community based cross sectional study was conducted in April 2018 among 45 physical therapists. Data were collected using pre-tested, structured and self-administrative questionnaires. Participants were selected by quota sampling technique. The questionnaire was drafted specifically to test the KAP. Data were double entered and analyzed by SPSS Version 20.0 program. Descriptive statistics were used. The KAP were estimated using proportion. RESULTS In present response rate is 90.0%. Ages of respondents ranged between 24 – 87 years. 57.8% of participants got initial physical therapy knowledge from either of their parents. 53.3% of the respondents hear about health promotion from families and friends. 57.8% of them provided health promotion at their workplace. The overall percentage of all the respondents’ KAP in health promotion was 60.1%. CONCLUSIONS The respondents’ have good KAP towards health promotion. However there is still room for improvement. Also there is a lack of proper guide lines in determining the impact physical therapy.

Awareness and Perception of Physical Therapy Education, Role in Patient Management and Health Promotion Held by Senior Medical Practitioners

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
OJS Admin
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Patient Management ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Therapy Education ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Therapy Education

Physical therapists are integral part of health care system. In collaboration with other health providers, physical therapist can play an effective role in patient handling and well-being of individuals. The awareness and perception of senior medical practitioners is less known regarding physical therapy education, role in patient management and health promotion.

Exploration of Content and Reach of Physical Therapy-Related Discussion on Twitter

2019 ◽  
Vol 99 (8) ◽  
pp. 1048-1055
Author(s):  
Carla Sabus ◽  
Blake Johns ◽  
Nathan Schultz ◽  
Kendra Gagnon
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Online Discussions ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Physical Therapist Assistants ◽  
Temporal Events

Abstract Background Many individuals access and share health information on social networking sites. Previous studies have analyzed the social media site Twitter to discern public opinion related to health phenomena such as antibiotics, concussions, and flu. Physical therapy-related online discussions have not been studied. Objective The aim of this study was to explore content, participants, and structure of physical therapy-related discussions on Twitter. Design This study was observational. Methods Over 12 weeks, more than 30,000 physical therapy-related tweets were collected. A random sample of 100 tweets underwent preliminary analysis to determine broad categories including tweet author, tone, and theme. A second random sample of 100 tweets was analyzed to confirm categories. Once categories were established, a new sample of 1000 tweets was randomly selected for analysis and categorization. All study investigators categorized a shared collection of tweets to establish inter- and intrarater agreement. Twitter conversations were visualized using NodeXL. Results Intrarater and interrater agreement for tweet categorization was 95% and 89%, respectively. The distribution of the intended audience was 35.5% professional, 35.5% broad reach, and 29% public. The gross distribution of tweet tone was 63.1% neutral, 31.4% positive, and 5.6% negative. Twenty-eight percent of tweets were authored by physical therapists/physical therapist assistants and nearly one-half were categorized as “marketing.” Tweets tended to be “isolated,” not within a conversation, or consist of conversation within “tight crowds.” Limitations This study was purely observational. Social media content can be highly influenced by temporal events, which limits the generalization of specific findings. Conclusions Study results indicate that the reach of physical therapy-related tweets may not be as broad as intended by the author. Physical therapy professionals and the hospitals/clinics that employ them may need to implement strategies to be more intentional in reaching a broader audience with online messages.

scholarly journals What Influences Patient-Therapist Interactions in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy? Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis

2016 ◽  
Vol 96 (5) ◽  
pp. 609-622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary O'Keeffe ◽  
Paul Cullinane ◽  
John Hurley ◽  
Irene Leahy ◽  
Samantha Bunzli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Qualitative Systematic Review

Background Musculoskeletal physical therapy involves both specific and nonspecific effects. Nonspecific variables associated with the patient, therapist, and setting may influence clinical outcomes. Recent quantitative research has shown that nonspecific factors, including patient-therapist interactions, can influence treatment outcomes. It remains unclear, however, what factors influence patient-therapist interaction. Purpose This qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis investigated patients' and physical therapists' perceptions of factors that influence patient-therapist interactions. Data Sources Eleven databases were searched independently. Study Selection Qualitative studies examining physical therapists' and patients' perceptions of factors that influence patient-therapist interactions in musculoskeletal settings were included. Data Extraction Two reviewers independently selected articles, assessed methodological quality using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP), and performed the 3 stages of analysis: extraction of findings, grouping of findings (codes), and abstraction of findings. Data Synthesis Thirteen studies were included. Four themes were perceived to influence patient-therapist interactions: (1) physical therapist interpersonal and communication skills (ie, presence of skills such as listening, encouragement, confidence, being empathetic and friendly, and nonverbal communication), (2) physical therapist practical skills (ie, physical therapist expertise and level of training, although the ability to provide good education was considered as important only by patients), (3) individualized patient-centered care (ie, individualizing the treatment to the patient and taking patient's opinions into account), and (4) organizational and environmental factors (ie, time and flexibility with care and appointments). Limitations Only studies published in English were included. Conclusions A mix of interpersonal, clinical, and organizational factors are perceived to influence patient-therapist interactions, although research is needed to identify which of these factors actually influence patient-therapist interactions. Physical therapists' awareness of these factors could enhance patient interactions and treatment outcomes. Mechanisms to best enhance these factors in clinical practice warrant further study.

The Physical Therapy and Society Summit (PASS) Meeting: Observations and Opportunities

2010 ◽  
Vol 90 (11) ◽  
pp. 1555-1567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen M. Kigin ◽  
Mary M. Rodgers ◽  
Steven L. Wolf
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Steering Committee ◽  
Health Care Team ◽  
Health Care Environment ◽  
Care Needs

The construct of delivering high-quality and cost-effective health care is in flux, and the profession must strategically plan how to meet the needs of society. In 2006, the House of Delegates of the American Physical Therapy Association passed a motion to convene a summit on “how physical therapists can meet current, evolving, and future societal health care needs.” The Physical Therapy and Society Summit (PASS) meeting on February 27–28, 2009, in Leesburg, Virginia, sent a clear message that for physical therapists to be effective and thrive in the health care environment of the future, a paradigm shift is required. During the PASS meeting, participants reframed our traditional focus on the physical therapist and the patient/client (consumer) to one in which physical therapists are an integral part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary health care team with the health care consumer as its focus. The PASS Steering Committee recognized that some of the opportunities that surfaced during the PASS meeting may be disruptive or may not be within the profession's present strategic or tactical plans. Thus, adopting a framework that helps to establish the need for change that is provocative and potentially disruptive to our present care delivery, yet prioritizes opportunities, is a critical and essential step. Each of us in the physical therapy profession must take on post–PASS roles and responsibilities to accomplish the systemic change that is so intimately intertwined with our destiny. This article offers a perspective of the dynamic dialogue and suggestions that emerged from the PASS event, providing further opportunities for discussion and action within our profession.

scholarly journals Closing the Gap Between Ethics Knowledge and Practice Through Active Engagement: An Applied Model of Physical Therapy Ethics

2010 ◽  
Vol 90 (7) ◽  
pp. 1068-1078 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare M. Delany ◽  
Ian Edwards ◽  
Gail M. Jensen ◽  
Elizabeth Skinner
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Moral Agency ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Applied Ethics ◽  
Active Engagement ◽  
Ethical Decisions

Physical therapist practice has a distinct focus that is holistic (ie, patient centered) and at the same time connected to a range of other providers within health care systems. Although there is a growing body of literature in physical therapy ethics knowledge, including clinical obligations and underlying philosophical principles, less is known about the unique ethical issues that physical therapists encounter, and how and why they make ethical decisions. As moral agents, physical therapists are required to make autonomous clinical and ethical decisions based on connections and relationships with their patients, other health care team members, and health institutions and policies. This article identifies specific ethical dimensions of physical therapist practice and highlights the development and focus of ethics knowledge in physical therapy over the last several decades. An applied ethics model, called the “active engagement model,” is proposed to integrate clinical and ethical dimensions of practice with the theoretical knowledge and literature about ethics. The active engagement model has 3 practical steps: to listen actively, to think reflexively, and to reason critically. The model focuses on the underlying skills, attitudes, and actions that are required to build a sense of moral agency and purpose within physical therapist practice and to decrease gaps between the ethical dimensions of physical therapist practice and physical therapy ethics knowledge and scholarship. A clinical case study is provided to illustrate how the ethics engagement model might be used to analyze and provide insight into the ethical dimensions of physical therapist practice.

scholarly journals Health Competency Standards in Physical Therapist Practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 99 (9) ◽  
pp. 1242-1254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Dean ◽  
Margot Skinner ◽  
Hellen Myezwa ◽  
Vyvienne Mkumbuzi ◽  
Karien Mostert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Noncommunicable Disease ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
The World

AbstractAlthough the physical therapist profession is the leading established, largely nonpharmacological health profession in the world and is committed to health promotion and noncommunicable disease (NCD) prevention, these have yet to be designated as core physical therapist competencies. Based on findings of 3 Physical Therapy Summits on Global Health, addressing NCDs (heart disease, cancer, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease) has been declared an urgent professional priority. The Third Summit established the status of health competencies in physical therapist practice across the 5 World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) regions with a view to establish health competency standards, this article's focus. Three general principles related to health-focused practice emerged, along with 3 recommendations for its inclusion. Participants acknowledged that specific competencies are needed to ensure that health promotion and NCD prevention are practiced consistently by physical therapists within and across WCPT regions (ie, effective counseling for smoking cessation, basic nutrition, weight control, and reduced sitting and increased activity/exercise in patients and clients, irrespective of their presenting complaints/diagnoses). Minimum accreditable health competency standards within the profession, including use of the WCPT-supported Health Improvement Card, were recommended for inclusion into practice, entry-to-practice education, and research. Such standards are highly consistent with the mission of the WCPT and the World Health Organization. The physical therapist profession needs to assume a leadership role vis-à-vis eliminating the gap between what we know unequivocally about the causes of and contributors to NCDs and the long-term benefits of effective, sustained, nonpharmacological lifestyle behavior change, which no drug nor many surgical procedures have been reported to match.

scholarly journals What Are DPT Program Practices and Attitudes Related to Population Health, Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness? Results of a National Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zachary D Rethorn ◽  
Jessica L Maxwell ◽  
Janet R Bezner ◽  
Todd E Davenport ◽  
Elissa H Bradford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Population Health ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Health Prevention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Societal Needs ◽  
Perceived Importance

Abstract Objective Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) have increased in prevalence and are now responsible for the majority of the burden of disease. Aligning entry-level physical therapy education with these changing societal needs may position physical therapists to best address them. However, no comprehensive understanding of the practices and attitudes related to population health, prevention, health promotion, and wellness (PHPW) content among accredited United States (US) entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs has been established. This study aims to identify practices and attitudes related to PHPW content among accredited US entry-level DPT programs. Methods A mixed-methods cross-sectional design using an electronic survey was utilized. Program directors of each accredited DPT program were identified using an official CAPTE list and invited to ascertain the perceived importance of PHPW, describe the delivery of PHPW content, and identify factors that influence inclusion of PHPW content in entry-level US DPT programs. Results Individuals from 49% of 208 invited programs responded. Nearly all programs reported teaching prevention (96.1%), health promotion (95.1%), and wellness content (98.0%) while fewer reported teaching population health (78.4%). However, only 15% of PHPW topics were covered in depth. Facilitators and barriers to the delivery of PHPW content were reciprocal and included faculty with PHPW expertise, logistical flexibility and support, and the perceived importance of PHPW content. Conclusions The majority of entry-level US DPT programs are teaching PHPW content. Lack of trained faculty and lack of entry-level competencies hinder further integration of PHPW content into curricula. Impact The findings of this study highlight avenues for additional research to determine entry-level PHPW competencies and additional educational needs for faculty members.

scholarly journals The challenges of physiotherapy discipline in the Iranian health system from the perspective of clinical faculties

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 2132-2135
Author(s):  
Samaneh Rahmani ◽  
Peigham Heidarpoor ◽  
Soleiman Ahmady ◽  
Lida Shams
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Care System

Purpose: This study aimed to gain insight into physical therapy clinician faculties' perspectives on the perceived challenges of physical therapy in Iranian health care systems. Method: A qualitative descriptive approach consisting of semi-structured face-to-face or telephone interviews was used. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and checked by interviewers to ensure trustworthiness. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Results: Eight participants were interviewed, representing physiotherapists from diverse demographics and geographical regions in Iran. Our 3 key findings were (1) revision of physical therapists curriculum (2) promotion of physical therapists, authority (3) successful coordination of physical therapist in the Iranian health care system, especially primary health care. Conclusions: Physical therapy and physical therapists in Iranian health care system faced many challenges ranging from individual to policy levels. The success of physical therapy would be enhanced by a greater understanding of the role of physiotherapy in Iranian health care system by physiotherapists, other health care professionals, and policymakers. Keywords: Interdisciplinary health team, physical therapy, Iranian health care system

CONTRIBUTIONS OF NONPROFESSIONAL LOCAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST IN THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTIVITIES IN THE ARSI ZONE, SOUTHEAST ETHIOPIA

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
GUTA BULCHA ◽  
LETA MELAKU
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arsi Zone ◽  
Southeast Ethiopia ◽  
The Impact

Background: Physical activity is a first-line therapy and secures against persistent illnesses. Essential medical care professionals are obviously situated to advance actual action. Active recuperation mediations are focused on advancement and upkeep of well-being, personal satisfaction and wellness. There is, notwithstanding, a deficiency of such examination proof in Ethiopia. Objective: We planned to assess the degree of KAP of nonprofessional local physical therapists toward well-being advancement in the Arsi Zone of Oromia, Southeast Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2018 among 45 physical therapists. Data were collected using pre-tested, structured and self-administrative questionnaires. Participants were selected by the quota sampling technique. The questionnaire was drafted specifically to test the KAP. Data were double entered and analyzed by SPSS, Version 20.0, program. Descriptive statistics were used. The KAP was estimated using proportion. Result: The present response rate is 90.0%. The ages of respondents ranged between 24 and 87 years. Then, 57.8% of participants got initial physical therapy knowledge from either of their parents. Again, 53.3% of the respondents hear about health promotion from families and friends. Then, 57.8% of them provided health promotion at their workplace. The overall percentage of all the respondents’ KAP in health promotion was 60.1%. Conclusion: The respondents have good KAP toward health promotion. However, there is still room for improvement. Also, there is a lack of proper guidelines in determining the impact of physical therapy.

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