Date of Completion

2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Telerehabilitation, Epidemiological Profile

Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the epidemiological profile of individuals undergoing telerehabilitation under the clinics of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI), and explore whether their personal factors such as self-efficacy towards using telerehabilitation tools, attitude towards telerehabilitation, and knowledge of one's condition, have an influence to their access to telerehabilitation.

This study utilized a cross sectional design, where a total of 39 respondents were gathered by convenience and snowball sampling. A self-structured questionnaire was created, and pilot testing was done to ensure face validity of the instrument. An online survey form was disseminated to the three clinics of DLSMHSI, namely: CRS Physical Therapy for Adult and Geriatric Condition; De La Salle CRS Pediatric PT Telerehabilitation Program; and CRS Sports Physiotherapy & Athletic Performance Group. The data received were collated, coded, and further analyzed by a statistician. Results showed that majority of the patients are 18-64 years old and are students. Musculoskeletal conditions were the most prevalent, particularly in the knee region. It was also identified that both stroke and cerebral palsy are common. As for the personal factors, no significant differences were noted for attitude towards telerehabilitation and knowledge of one’s condition, but there were significant differences with self-efficacy in relation to age, employment status, and source of income. The study then concluded that telerehabilitation is becoming an acceptable alternative. Furthermore, this study contributes to the most common conditions addressed through telerehabilitation in the Philippines and the factors that led the patients to access it.

First Advisor

John Patrick Lentejas

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