ArticleThe South African journal of physiotherapy2019
Knowledge and practice of informed consent by physiotherapists and therapy assistants in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa.
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- Physiotherapists transgressions lodged at the Health Professions Council of South Africa between 2010 and 2020.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2024Article
- Beyond translations, perspectives for researchers to consider to enhance comprehension during consent processes for health research in sub-saharan Africa: a scoping review.BMC medical ethics · 2023Article
- Patients' Experience on Practice and Applicability of Informed Consent in Traditional Medical Practice in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022Article
- South African traditional values and beliefs regarding informed consent and limitations of the principle of respect for autonomy in African communities: a cross-cultural qualitative study.BMC medical ethics · 2021Article
- Physiotherapy Students' Experiences about Ethical Situations Encountered in Clinical Practices.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Knowledge and practices of seeking informed consent for medical examinations and procedures by health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo.African health sciences · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundInformed consent is a doctrinal prerequisite in accordance with the
objectivesThis study evaluated knowledge and barriers to informed consent practice among physiotherapists and assistants at Ethekwini District public health institutions.
methodsThis cross-sectional study utilised self-administered questionnaires. Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to analyse variables. Significance level and attitude correlation was determined using chi-squared tests, Pearson's correlation and Spearman's coefficient.
resultsForty-nine respondents (43 physiotherapists, 3 technicians, 3 assistants) completed this study. Mean age and professional experience of respondents were 38 and 14 years, respectively. The majority were female (93%); 56% spent 5 to 10 min obtaining informed consent, mostly verbally (89%); while 47% correctly identified age of consent to routine treatment (12 years). Information provided to patients by respondents included treatment benefits (100%), common risks (81%) and 'all material risks' (31%). Fifty per cent of respondents showed positive attitudes to informed consent.
conclusionsSome practising physiotherapists and assistants in KwaZulu-Natal public healthcare institutions had only partial knowledge of informed consent regulations and local laws. Barriers to informed consent included language and excessive workload. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Patient-centred care is quality healthcare, and adequate informed consent knowledge improves clinical outcomes, respects patients' dignity and autonomy. Continued professional education on healthcare law and ethics should be provided to practising physiotherapists and assistants.
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