ArticleThe South African journal of physiotherapy2017
Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and experience of palliative care amongst South African physiotherapists.
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- Knowledge, awareness and use of current practice of palliative care amongst physiotherapists.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2023Article
- Physical therapists demonstrate clinical behaviors consistent with established clinical practice guidelines in managing individuals following amputation.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2022Article
- Symptom Assessment Solutions for In-Home Supportive Services and Diverse Older Adults: A Roadmap for Change.Journal of palliative medicine · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundPalliative care encompasses holistic management of patients and families facing life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. There is currently little known about South African physiotherapists' palliative care knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, experience and training needs.
objectivesTo describe the amount and adequacy of palliative care training received by South African physiotherapists, and their interest, knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and experiences of palliative care.
methodsThis was a cross-sectional descriptive survey study of a convenience sample of physiotherapists, using an adapted Physical Therapy in Palliative Care-Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Experiences Scale (PTiPC-KABE Scale). Likert scale scores were converted to continuous data for analysis, presented as median (IQR). Seven universities were contacted to determine undergraduate palliative care curriculum content.
resultsA total of 303 participants (8.4% response rate) completed the questionnaire, and 289 responses were included (5.35% margin of error with 95% CI). Participants had 16 (6-27) years of experience, with 85.5% in private practice. About 66.7% and 79% of participants reported not receiving any training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, respectively, with more than 80% expressing that training was inadequate at both levels. Universities (
conclusionMany South African physiotherapists manage patients requiring palliative care, despite inadequate training and limited knowledge in this field. More under- and postgraduate learning opportunities should be made available for physiotherapists in the area of palliative care.
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