A study on the knowledge and practices of PT interns and clinical supervisors regarding precautionary measures in the use of shortwave diathermy

Date of Completion

1994

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Internship and Residency, Physical Therapy, Diathermy, Occupational Health

Abstract

The study is of the descriptive type wherein data obtained from patients, PT interns and clinical supervisors through the use of questionnaires. There were 2 sets of questionnaires used. One set was for the PT intern and clinical supervisor respondents which was written in English while the other set was for the patient respondents which was written in Filipino. Random sampling technique was used in getting the representative sample of the target population that is, 15 respondents were PT interns; 5 were clinical supervisors and 20 were patients. The study was conducted in all PT clinics that the researchers rotated in from May to September 1993 that has a working shortwave diathermy and used atleast 5 time per day by PT interns and clinical supervisors namely Batangas Regional Hospital, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, De La Salle University Medical Center, Polymedic General Hospital and Seamen's Hospital. All data gathered were tallied, percentages were obtained and summarized to determine the knowledge as well as the practices of the therapist regarding precautionary measures in the use of SWD. The result of the study shows that PT interns and clinical supervisors have knowledge and are practicing the precautionary measures in the use of shortwave diathermy but according to the patient respondents, giving the necessary precautionary measures in the use and application of shortwave diathermy is not that extensive. The authors recommend that this study be implemented to prevent the occurrence of burns, electric shock and other dangers. This, too, may be used to improve the training program for the PT interns not only in using the shortwave diathermy but other PT modalities as well.

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