Where history is concerned: an editorial for the special issue on physiotherapy history

Nicholls, David

doi:10.1080/09593985.2021.1887065

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“…The origins of physiotherapy trace back to the early foundations of scientific inquiry, with eminent figures such as Hippocrates and Galen practicing forms of physical therapy as early as 460 BC (1). The evolution of the discipline, however, was notably influenced by significant global occurrences, including World War I, the polio epidemic, and an increase in disabilities among the population (2). Despite its extensive application in healthcare, the awareness and understanding of physiotherapy's role remain limited among both the public and medical professionals.…”

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Knowledge and Awareness of Physiotherapy among Cancer Survivors

Pinky,

Masood,

Ali

et al. 2024

JHRR

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Background: Despite the established benefits of physiotherapy in oncology care, there remains a substantial gap in the awareness and utilization of rehabilitation services among cancer patients. The role of physiotherapy in improving the quality of life and functional independence of cancer survivors is well-documented, yet the integration of these services into standard cancer care protocols is not uniformly practiced. Objective: This study aimed to assess the level of awareness and the barriers to physiotherapy among oncology patients in a tertiary care hospital, with an emphasis on understanding the gender-specific differences in awareness and interest in physiotherapy services. Methods: A six-month cross-sectional survey was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Sindh, employing a non-probability convenience sampling technique to recruit 318 participants. The sample size was determined using Raosoft sampling software, with a 95% confidence level, 5% margin of error, and 50% response distribution. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires, focusing on patients' awareness of and interest in physiotherapy, and analyzed using SPSS version 25.0, with chi-square tests applied to assess statistical significance. Results: The study found that only 17.3% of participants were aware of physiotherapy services, with significant gender differences in awareness (p=0.013) and interest (p=0.326) observed. Barriers to physiotherapy utilization included pain (91.5%), fatigue (90.6%), and financial constraints (78.9%). A stark 84.6% of patients reported not being informed about physiotherapy during their treatment. Conclusion: The low level of awareness and significant barriers to accessing physiotherapy among cancer patients highlight the critical need for enhanced educational programs and improved communication between oncology and rehabilitation professionals. Addressing these gaps is essential for integrating physiotherapy into cancer care, thereby improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Knowledge and Awareness of Physiotherapy among Cancer Survivors

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Masood,

Ali

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“…Allied health is a group of health professions (see Allied Health Professions Australia, 2022) from diverse origins (see Dibden, Zakrzewski, & Higgs, 2002;Edgerly, 2013;Nicholls, 2021;Speech Pathology Australia, 2023). Although individual allied health professions have their own philosophies, values and contributions (Yunus, Ridhuwan, & Romli, 2022), they generally see themselves as part of non-hierarchical professional networks (Seaton, Jones, Johnston, & Francis, 2020).…”

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Preparing Allied Health Students for the Nuances of Collaborative Practice

Paton,

Patton,

Croker

2023

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The importance of preparing allied health students for collaboration is widely acknowledged. As a social phenomenon, the practice of healthcare collaboration is inherently situated, including in relation to particular subjective understandings, locations and circumstances. To focus on collaboration as a situated allied health practice this research used the term collaborative practice. The aim of this research was to develop a rich understanding of the nature of allied health collaborative practice, to inform preparation of pre-registration allied health students. Allied health professions have their own philosophies, values and contributions and are part of non-hierarchical networks, that contrast the intra-professional hierarchical complexities often found in medicine and nursing. Thus, there is significant value in explicitly exploring this unique grouping of health professionals. Informed by philosophical hermeneutics, this research involved two interpretive studies. One study was drawn from literature and the other was based on 24 participants’ experiences from five allied health professions, accessed through semi-structured interviews and focus groups. This research revealed key shapers of allied health collaborative practice. These shapers act in dynamic and unequal ways within and across contextual, social and individual domains: in-situ standards and physical environments (contextual); interpersonal transactions and reciprocal exchanges (social); individual contributions and engagement activities (individual). When underpinned with practice theory these shapers provide a rich source of reflection for educators preparing allied health students for the nuances of collaborative practice. Educators are invited to reflect on how to: enable visibility of shapers; engage with their dynamic interplay and navigate tensions arising from such interplays.

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Where history is concerned: an editorial for the special issue on physiotherapy history

Cited by 2 publications

References 24 publications

Knowledge and Awareness of Physiotherapy among Cancer Survivors

Knowledge and Awareness of Physiotherapy among Cancer Survivors

Preparing Allied Health Students for the Nuances of Collaborative Practice

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