A study on the five most prevalent rehabilitative cases treated at Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Foundation, Incorporated Rehabilitation Center from January to December 1997

Date of Completion

1999

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Rehabilitation Centers

Abstract

This study identified the 5 most prevalent rehabilitative cases treated at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Foundation, Inc. from January to December 1997. It aims to provide information among the rehabilitation personnel of the said hospital when planning for a more comprehensive patient management. This is a descriptive study making use of data from medical records of the patients in Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Foundation, Inc. Using frequency distribution of the total number of patients, the 5 most common rehabilitative cases were identified. Results of the study showed that the most prevalent rehabilitation cases were Cevebrovascular Accident of CVA, Osteoarthritis , Low back pain , Gunshot/stab Wounds, and Fracture majority of cases occurred at the adult stage (age 20 to 60 yrs)affecting mostly male patients. As a results of the study, the authors highly recommend that efforts be made through seminar and lectures by rehabilitation personnel of Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Foundation, Inc to educate the community regarding the immediate preventive and curative rehabilitation of the identified clinic conditions.

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