Perspectives of caregivers towards physiotherapy treatment for children with burns in Harare, Zimbabwe: A cross-sectional study

Chiwaridzo, Matthew; Zinyando, Vimbayinashe Juliet; Dambi, Jermaine M.; Kaseke, Farayi; Munambah, Nyaradzai; Mudawarima, Tapfuma

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“…It also included questions on adherence to the rehabilitation plan, ending with an openended question soliciting suggestions for improving the physiotherapy experience. Interpretation of perception scores was categorized as positive (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20), neutral (21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30), and negative (31-50). Adherence scores were categorized as high (5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14), moderate (15)(16)(17)(18)(19), and low (20)(21)(22)(23)...…”

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“…Conducted at Parienyatwa Hospital and Harare Central Hospital, the study included caregivers of children under twelve years with burns. It analyzed thirty-one questionnaires with complete data, revealing that caregivers had mostly positive views on physiotherapy and agreed on its importance for burn management and preventing wound complications, although adherence to ward exercise programs was an issue (16). Erin A.…”

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Perception of Caregiver on Physical Therapy Management for Pediatric Burn Patients

Ishfaq,

Sadiq,

Rizwan

et al. 2024

JHRR

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Background: Burn injuries are among the most severe types of child injuries, leading to significant functional, social, and psychological disabilities. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation of pediatric burn patients, and caregivers are essential in facilitating the treatment process. Understanding caregivers' perceptions and adherence to physiotherapy treatment can inform better care strategies. Objective: This study aimed to assess the perceptions of caregivers towards physiotherapy treatment for pediatric burn patients and to evaluate adherence to prescribed exercise regimens. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2023 to December 2023. Data were collected from caregivers at two public hospitals and one private rehabilitation center using a non-probability convenience sampling method. The sample included 53 caregivers of children aged 1-5 years with burn injuries covering more than 20% of their total body surface area and who had been undergoing physiotherapy for 3-4 weeks. Exclusion criteria were caregivers not actively involved in daily care, those unable to communicate in English or Urdu, and patients without a caregiver. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire based on the Measure of Processes of Care (MPOC). The questionnaire was validated and had a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.703. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, with descriptive statistics presented as frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Results: Among the caregivers, 64.2% were mothers, 15.1% were fathers, and 20.8% were other relatives. A total of 81.1% of caregivers agreed and 18.9% strongly agreed that the physiotherapist encouraged active participation in decision-making. Comfort in discussing concerns was reported by 69.3% agreeing and 18.9% strongly agreeing. Emotional and social aspects were adequately addressed according to 39.6% of caregivers, with 41.5% neutral and 15.5% disagreeing. Clear communication of treatment plans was reported by 75.5% agreeing and 24.5% neutral. Adherence to exercise routines varied, with 47.2% often, 32.1% always, and 20.8% sometimes helping with exercises. However, 39.6% reported that the child always refused to do exercises, and 64.2% noted the child always complained of pain during therapy. Conclusion: The study concluded that caregivers generally have a positive perception of physiotherapy for pediatric burn patients and actively participate in their care. Challenges such as pain during exercises and time constraints highlight the need for enhanced support and communication to improve adherence and outcomes.

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Perception of Caregiver on Physical Therapy Management for Pediatric Burn Patients

Ishfaq,

Sadiq,

Rizwan

et al. 2024

JHRR

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“…Similarly, studies on the management of psychological effects will not be included in this review, although the impact on HRQoL will be examined. Although burns may also affect the patient and caregivers psychologically, leading to emotional trauma especially where infants or children are involved [ 2 , 20 , 21 ], the management of these conditions is beyond the scope of this review. Studies on the use of virtual reality [ 22 ] and behavioural therapy to manage pain have been studied but will not be included in this review as we are focusing on improving function through therapeutic exercises only.…”

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A systematic review protocol on the effectiveness of therapeutic exercises utilised by physiotherapists to improve function in patients with burns

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BackgroundTherapeutic exercises play a crucial role in the management of burn injuries. The broad objective of this review is to systematically evaluate the effectiveness, safety and applicability to low-income countries of therapeutic exercises utilised by physiotherapists to improve function in patients with burns. Population = adults and children/adolescents with burns of any aspect of their bodies. Interventions = any aerobic and/or strength exercises delivered as part of a rehabilitation programme by anyone (e.g. physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, doctors, community workers and patients themselves). Comparators = any comparator. Outcomes = any measure of outcome (e.g. quality of life, pain, muscle strength, range of movement, fear or quality of movement). Settings = any setting in any country.Methods/designA systematic review will be conducted by two blinded independent reviewers who will search articles on PubMed, CiNAHL, Cochrane library, Medline, Pedro, OTseeker, EMBASE, PsychINFO and EBSCOhost using predefined criteria. Studies of human participants of any age suffering from burns will be eligible, and there will be no restrictions on total body surface area. Only randomised controlled trials will be considered for this review, and the methodological quality of studies meeting the selection criteria will be evaluated using the Cochrane Collaboration tool for assessing risk of bias. The PRISMA reporting standards will be used to write the review. A narrative analysis of the findings will be done, but if pooling is possible, meta-analysis will be considered.DiscussionBurns may have a long-lasting impact on both psychological and physical functioning and thus it is important to identify and evaluate the effects of current and past aerobic and strength exercises on patients with burns. By identifying the characteristics of effective exercise programmes, guidelines can be suggested for developing intervention programmes aimed at improving the function of patients with burns. The safety and precautions of exercise regimes and the optimal frequency, duration, time and intensity will also be examined to inform further intervention.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO CDR42016048370.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s13643-017-0592-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…Burns can cause emotional and physical scars that last lifelong, 8 which may have a long-term impact on children’s developmental, functional, psychological, and aesthetic status. 9 Burn incidents present physical, financial, and emotional challenges for some children and caregivers, which may have life-altering consequences. 5 As a result, the focus of research on pediatric burns has shifted over time from acute care and mortality reduction to post-burn health-related quality of life and functional rehabilitation.…”

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“… 5 As a result, the focus of research on pediatric burns has shifted over time from acute care and mortality reduction to post-burn health-related quality of life and functional rehabilitation. 9 …”

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Caregiver Perspectives on Physiotherapy Treatment for Paediatric Burns in the United Arab Emirates

Alzaabi¹,

Bairapareddy²,

Alaparthi³

et al. 2022

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Background Physiotherapy is an essential component of paediatric burn treatment. Children are admitted to the paediatric burn unit with their caregivers who play a vital role in supporting the child’s post-burn physiotherapy management. Objective The objective of the study is to determine caregivers’ attitudes on physiotherapy treatment for children with burns in the UAE. This study focused on the caregiver’s perspective on five important domains: caregiver’s knowledge, burden, attitude, adherence to physiotherapy exercise program, and caregiver’s satisfaction. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using self-administered questionnaire. Fifty caregivers were eligible to participate in the study. The analyses of the survey responses were done using SPSS software. Descriptive analysis and correlation statistics were used to present the data. Results The caregiver participants in the study reported to have reasonably good knowledge about the paediatric burns care (13.62 ± 3.49) and had a positive attitude towards the physiotherapy treatment provided to the children with the burn injuries (9.41 ± 1.56). The adherence to the prescribed exercise regimen of physiotherapy sessions was found to be good (11.88 ± 1.50) but were overburdened with the caregiving tasks (21.42 ± 11.62). The study demonstrated very high levels of satisfaction among the caregivers with the physiotherapy treatment sessions provided to the children (13.4 ± 1.83). Conclusion Caregiver attitude regarding physiotherapy management was overall positive; caregivers were well aware of the importance of physiotherapy and have reported high levels of satisfaction with the paediatric burn physiotherapy management.

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Perspectives of caregivers towards physiotherapy treatment for children with burns in Harare, Zimbabwe: A cross-sectional study

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Perception of Caregiver on Physical Therapy Management for Pediatric Burn Patients

Perception of Caregiver on Physical Therapy Management for Pediatric Burn Patients

A systematic review protocol on the effectiveness of therapeutic exercises utilised by physiotherapists to improve function in patients with burns

Caregiver Perspectives on Physiotherapy Treatment for Paediatric Burns in the United Arab Emirates

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