Common problems encountered by physical therapist in the treatment of senile CVA patients

Date of Completion

1991

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Physical Therapists, Stroke Rehabilitation

Abstract

This study employed a descriptive design using a survey technique. It aimed to determine the common problems that physical therapists encountered in the treatment of senile CVA patients. It chose affiliation centers and 38 Clinical Instructors and Physical Therapy staff from these centers as the respondents. The data from the questionnaire tallied, tabulated, and analyzed by percentage method. The results of the study showed the rehabilitation of senile CVA patients presents a great challenge to a physical therapist since these patients were very uncooperative and almost all of them have impaired, they sleep during a treatment session. Early physical therapy intervention and family support may limit the occurrence of different complications. Awareness and understanding of theses complications of both physical therapists and family may assist them in giving proper care to avoid the aggravation of the patient's condition. The authors recommended specific aim and management if senile CVA patients formulate to meet their specific demands. A scale used for better study and comparative research done on both senile and non-senile CVA patients.

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS