A study on the five most common complaints by physical therapy interns batch '98 during their clinical rotation at the De La Salle University Medical Center - Dr. Isagani M. Darvin Rehabilitation Unit

Date of Completion

1998

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

College Students, Internship and Residency, Shift Work Schedule, Physical Therapists

Abstract

The research concerns mainly in the identification of the top five most common complaints on a particular rehabilitation unit by DLSU PT interns. It shows the effects of these complaints in the clinical performance of the subjects and it offers recommendations for the improvement of DLSU PT interns regarding their acquisition of knowledge, refinement of skills and molding of character. The goal of the study is to be able to contribute in giving a clearer picture of what the PT internship is all baout. This also intended to upgrade the standards of the clinical performance of DLSU PT interns and the same time help them in their licensure examination. Other authors have also studied the performance of some PT interns in certain affiliation centers. Poniente and Velasco (1993) studied the performance of PT interns batch '92 with regards to their attendance, punctuality, utilization of time, professional attitude, patient management, treatment planning and management, safety procedures and interpersonal relationship. Maniago, et. al. (1993), studied the five most common problems encountered by staff Pt's among the DLSU PT interns. a descriptive study was done. The study was conducted at the DLSUMC-DIMDRU and College of PT. The subjects used were DLSU PT interns how have rotated at the said center between April and September 1997. A set of questionnaires were given to the subjects last August 25, 1997. These questionnaires were collected, compliled and analyzed to identify the most common complaints. The results showed that the lack of PT modalities was the leading complaint with an average of 87.8%. The succeeding complaints were the humid environment (68.3%), poor interpersonnel communication (36.5%), inadequate reports and exams (26.8%) and the tedious charting for each patient (24.4%). The researchers therefore recommend that the administration allocate more funds for the advancement of the PT modalities/agents that will be used by DLSU PT interns and for the improvement of the clinical setting in the rehabilitation unit. The researchers also suggest a close monitoring of the PT interns by the physiatrist, clinical supervisors and staff to be able to establish a good communication regarding a patient's condition. To be able to maintain the continuing education of the PT interns while in the clinics, examinations and reportings should be given on a regular basis. Researchers then hope that these suggestions will eventually improve the standards of clinical training of DLSU PT interns during their rotation at DLSUMC-DIMDRU.

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