A disability survey on the five most common cases found in the Rehabilitation Department of St. Dominic Medical Center from January 1997 to December 1998

Date of Completion

1999

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Disability Studies, Rehabilitation Centers

Abstract

This study was conducted to identify the five most common cases found in the Rehabilitation Department of St. Dominic Medical Center. It aimed to provide baseline information in order to arrive and to improve treatment protocols which will be of value to the patients and for PT interns, to obtain awareness and knowledge regarding the common cases and to arrive to a better understanding of each condition which will benefit the patients. This descriptive study made of data from medical records of the patients in the Rehabilitation Department of St. Dominic Medical Center. The frequency distribution of the total number of patient was used to identify the five most common cases. Results of the study showed that five most common cases were Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Low Back Pain (LBP), Fracture, Arthritis and Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS). Majority of cases occurs at the adult age group (22-64 years old) affecting mostly female and married individuals. As result of the study, authors highly recommend that efforts be made on the improvement of the existing rehabilitation protocols so that necessary interventions will be made to gain the highest level of recovery in the shortest time.

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