Prior Experience of Physiotherapy Treatment Among the General Public

Abstract

Background: Physiotherapy services continue to be an essential component in patient recovery throughout hospital care, from acute to subacute, palliative extended care and outpatient services. Physiotherapists are also concerned as their role in working with a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movement as they deal through active rehabilitation and health promotions. The physiotherapists gain experience through volunteer work with local senior care centre or local clinic. This study aims to find out the Prior experience of Physiotherapy treatment among General public. Methodology A qualitative study conducted with 105 willing participants aged more than 40 years, of both sexes who had a prior experience of physiotherapy treatment at least once in recent 2 years. A self-reported questionnaire was given and the responses recorded. Results It shows that Domain (D1-45, D2 -59, D4-53, D5-59, D6-61, D7-60, D8-57, D9-55) participants reported maximum responses towards agreeing, whereas Domain D3 received maximum responses of 46 participants towards disagreeing. Conclusion The study concluded that the Prior experience of Physiotherapy treatment among General public using a self-administered questionnaire showed more positive responses towards the Physiotherapy treatment and Physiotherapists.