PHYSICAL THERAPIST'S PERCEPTION REGARDING PATIENTS COMPLIANCE AND FACTORS RELATED TO EXERCISE REGIMENS DURING PHYSICAL THERAPY.

Abstract

ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the present research is to examine the variables influencing
patient adherence to exercise programmes prescribed during physical therapy (PT) and how
physical therapists view patient adherence. Physical therapy (PT) is an essential component of
the recovery process. It entails a combination of exercise routines and manual treatments with
the goals of regaining physical function, enhancing mobility, and halting further health
deterioration. METHODS: Using a cross-sectional approach, this study explores how physical
therapists view exercise. Using a convenience sample method, physical therapists were chosen
from a variety of healthcare facilities in Hyderabad, Karachi, and Nawabshah. A modified
questionnaire modified from the Emmy M Study 1993 was administered to 240 physical
therapists who matched the inclusion criteria. Through serial numbering and coding,
confidentiality was protected while taking into account ethical issues. With the use of descriptive
statistics like frequencies and percentages, the data was analysed using SPSS. RESULTS: There
were 240 people in the sample, of which 63.3% were men and 36.7% were women. The majority
of patients (73.8%) and reported feeling fatigued and having difficulty with the exercises
(65.8%). A sizable percentage of patients (36.7%) were also concerned about their pain. Patients
mentioned a variety of obstacles to exercise, including a lack of time, difficulty incorporating
exercise into their daily routine, a tendency to forget to exercise, and financial worries. Patients
also stated that the therapist was more significant than they were, and that their ailment would go
away if they didn't exercise. Considering these obstacles and preconceived notions, the majority
of clients saw the value of exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and considered it to be
beneficial. CONCLUSION: The findings offer insightful information about how patients feel
about exercising, which can help in the creation of interventions that will encourage exercise
adherence and enhance patient outcomes.