A descriptive study on the physical therapist's perspective on the quality of service among affiliated centers of De La Salle Health Sciences Campus College of Physical Therapy
Date of Completion
2005
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Keywords
Physical Therapy, Quality of Health Care, Rehabilitation Centers
Abstract
The general objective of this study was to determine the perspective of a physical therapist on the quality of physical therapy service, as to demographic variables, skills, knowledge of service and patient-physical therapist relationship specifically, and to determine its correlation with the subjects' socio demographic profile. This was a descriptive study that used a purposive sampling in selecting50 respondents, who were composed of male and female registered physical therapist in the Philippine. The study was done in affiliated physical therapy rehabilitation centers of De La Salle - Health Science Campus, Dasmariñas, Cavite A self-evaluation questionnaire was develop to explore the respondent's socio demographic profile, and his/her perspective in the quality of service delivery. The mean score and frequently were obtained from each of the categories/domains which were the demographic profile and quality of service questions and were grouped according to the equivalent percentage into high, moderate and low as the determinants of quality of service. The results revealed that respondents were composed of a higher number of female therapists and those who already had 1-3 years of practice. The results are showed his/her perspective of quality of health care for female therapists, volunteers/part time therapist, for therapist with less than 3 years practice and therapists within 20-25 years of age. The conclusions achieved by the researchers were 1) the demographic factors of the study were to identified as to age, gender, work status and years of practice; 2) registered physical therapist maximize and follow the allotted treatment time, practice proper and correct delivery of care, exemplify a good knowledge of service, and establishes a good physical therapist and patient relationship; 3) it is also not necessary that the socio demographic profile of a physical affects his or her perspective regarding the quality of health care.
APA Citation
Baliton, H. M., Bergonio, D. L., Boinao, L. I., Buhion, P. M., Concepcion, J., Dasas, J. C., & Olazo, L. C. (2005). A descriptive study on the physical therapist’s perspective on the quality of service among affiliated centers of De La Salle Health Sciences Campus College of Physical Therapy. [Bachelor's thesis, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bspt/289/