ArticleTurkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation2025
Adult disability assessment in Türkiye with real-life experiences of physiatrists: A cross-sectional analytic study.
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the workload and problems of physiatrists in disability assessment in Türkiye. Results: A total of 217 physiatrists (86 males, 131 females; mean age: 41.5±8.0 years; range, 28 to 68 years), 155 (71.4%) specialists and 62 (28.6%) academics, with a mean residency experience of 11.99±8.31 years, participated in the study. The survey results showed that disability assessment was a heavy burden and a difficult task that may involve disadvantages for physiatrists, and a significant majority reported not having received comprehensive training in disability assessment during or after residency. Additionally, only 65% felt that their knowledge and skills in disability assessment were adequate. In addition, only 13.8% of physiatrists felt that the national guideline accurately reflected an individual's level of disability, with the results highlighting inadequacies and inconsistencies in the guideline. Another striking finding was that there was disagreement among clinicians regarding the rate of impairment and the determination of full dependency. Conclusion: Physiatrists, who play an important role in disability assessment, face several challenges in this process in Türkiye. The results of this study are expected to guide the implementation of effective and accurate disability assessment methods and provide sustainable solutions.
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