Availability of physical therapy services among affiliated rehabilitation centers of De La Salle-Health Sciences Campus

Date of Completion

2006

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Centers

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the available Physical Therapy services among De La Salle-Health Campus affiliated rehabilitation centers. It also meant to determine the characteristics of De La Salle-Health Sciences Campus affiliated Rehabilitation Centers as to its type; duration of operation, accreditations, as well as the available basic PT Services offered by the De La Salle-Health Science Campus affiliated Rehabilitation Centers as to interventions, settings and lastly, the specialized Physical therapy services. Research Design : This study utilized a descriptive type of research design. Settings: angono Medics Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, AFP MEDICAL CENTER, De La Salle University Medical Center, Dr. JP Rizal Memorial research Center, Fortmed Medical Center, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Hospital, Healthway, Integra Care, John F. Cotton Hospital - Meralco. Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center, Lung Center of the Philippines, Metropolitan Hospital, Philippine Children's Medical Center, PhilInstitute, Procare Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, Rehabilitation management and Resources Clinic, Rizal Medical Center, St. Dominic Medical Center, Veterans Memorial Medical Center and Pink sister's Monastery. Procedures/interventions: The researchers explained the process of the implementation and they were given a researcher-made questionnaire. the researchers were told by some clinics to be back on the specific date while some clinics decline the implementation of the study. Distribution and collection of the research tool lasted for 3 weeks. The researchers tally the data that were collected from the clinics. Results: This study revealed that all participants were able to provide basic Physical therapy services as to interventions and specialized programs. The most common basic Physical Therapy services offered were Ultrasound, Hot moist Pack, Bandaging, the use of Range of motion exercises, and as to specialized program it is Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Pain Management. However, some centers excel and some lack services. Conclusion: All affiliated rehabilitation centers of De La Salle-Health Sciences Campus offer the basic physical therapy services. They were able to offer basic physical therapy services, as to interventions such as electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, othotics and prosthetics, therapeutic exercises and patient education. Specialized programs were also being offered among affiliated rehabilitation centers of De La Salle-Health Sciences Campus. Recommendation: This study is recommended as a source of information to the succeeding intern concerning the subjects to be reviewed before their rotation in any of the affiliated centers, as well as to inform the public on what services and where to seek health treatments in relation to their condition.

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