A study on the most common problems encountered by licensed physical therapist of Cavite in conducting physical therapy research

Date of Completion

2000

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Physical Therapist, Research

Abstract

This is a descriptive study designed to determine the most common problems in conducting research among licensed Physical Therapist in Cavite. The study was conducted at De La Salle University-Health Sciences Campus-College of Physical Therapy and all De La Salle University home-based and satellite clinics located in Cavite. A total of 40 respondents participated in the study, 20 working as faculty at DLSU-CPT, 5 were clinical supervisors and 15 were volunteers. A set of questionnaires were distributed and answered by willing respondents. The questionnaires were distributed and answered by willing respondents. The questionnaires gathered information like the nature of their work, ratio of researchers to non-researchers, type of researchers done, difficulties during the research process and problems that hinders them from conducting research. Result showed that 55% of our respondents engaged in research, usually descriptive in nature. The most common difficulties include unfamiliarity with the research process and statistics 18.51%, lack of equipment and facilities 17.14%, unwillingness to make research a priority 17.14%, lack of administrative financial support, and lack of administrative philosophical support, and lack of revenue producing time. From the data collected we recommend that researchers should have a research coordinator or a research committee to ensure research development. The coordinator or a research committee to ensure research development. The coordinator is someone with expertise in research that can work with other therapist to develop their skills and knowledge. The committee helps make decisions about which of several possible projects will enable the clinic to best meet its mission. Educational opportunities about research should also be provided for staff members. This could be done by employing a consultant to work with staff members, sponsoring continuing education courses, or providing in-service education.

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