Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Musculoskeletal Conditions

Abstract

This study follows a descriptive-correlational design that aims to determine whether physical therapy intervention programs: active, passive, and combined approaches, have significant relationships with the level of adherence of patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The researchers also aimed to determine whether years of practice and length of service have a significant difference on patient adherence; other extrinsic factors were excluded. From this, the researchers have chosen physical therapists working in selected rehabilitation centers within Dasmariñas and Bacoor Cities as participants. The study gathered 20 respondents using a purposive sampling method by disseminating their self-structured surveys online and on-site, depending on the proponents’ convenience. Results revealed that the combined approach is the most commonly employed approach followed by the active approach; no answers are provided for the passive approach. The active approach insinuated moderate relations towards patient adherence while a weak relationship was observed with combined approach. Furthermore, two proponents of the adherence scale predominate with positive conclusions (x̄=3.85, x̄= 3.75) which centralizes on the optimal transparency and engagement manifested within the patient-client relationship. Adding to that, although both active and combined approaches prove to show a moderate-weak relationship, it still indicates that there is an inconclusive significant relationship to a bigger population. This undertaking also showed that the demographic profile of the respondents had no relationship towards patient adherence. In conclusion, there is insufficient evidence to prove that the physical therapy programs, educational background, and years of experience have any bearing on the level of adherence, and that patients will view their therapists as proficient despite their tenureship and educational attainment. Overall, this endeavor can further improve tailoring PT management and optimizing care.

First Advisor

Cattleya Marie R. Bragado

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