Perceived barriers and facilitators in the physical therapy management of patients with cerebrovascular disease among physical therapists in selected areas of Cavite

Date of Completion

2021

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Physical Therapists. Cerebrovascular Disorders, Rehabilitation

Abstract

The objective of the study is to determine the perceived barriers and facilitators that are encountered by physical therapists in their delivery of physical therapy management to patients with stroke. The researchers utilized a descriptive quantitative design to identify the various factors and how these facilitators and barriers occur in the setting of physical therapy practice using Theoretical Domain Framework (TDF) and determined fourteen domains. A total of 46 physical therapists were gathered but only 38 physical therapist were eligible to take part in the study and surveyed. An adapted and modified online survey questionnaire through Google Forms was utilized to obtain their perception. The data were analyzed and processed through descriptive statistics. Based on the gathered and analyzed data, all fourteen domains were identified as perceived facilitators, particularly 11 major and 3 minor facilitators in the delivery of stroke rehabilitation with the top three domains being Intention, Knowledge, and Reinforcement. Meanwhile, there were no domains perceived as barriers however, one perceived barrier was identified as a subdomain of Social Influence and was associated with the influence of the patient’s family/relatives/caregiver in the delivery of stroke rehabilitation. Moreover, it was evident that there was a significant relationship between the socio-demographic and occupational profile of the therapists in determining potential facilitators and barriers in the study. Several areas for further improvement include consistent involvement of physical therapists, extended time frame, increase in population, and additional studies to support new conclusions that may arise in the study.

First Advisor

Billy Jay N. Pedron, PTRP, MSHSM, PhD

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