SELF-PERCEPTION OF PATIENT CENTEREDNESS AMONG THE PHYSICAL THERAPISTS OF SINDH & BALOCHISTAN

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Patient-centeredness is about treating a person receiving healthcare with dignity and respect and involving them in all decisions about their health. Objective: To check the self-perception of patient-centeredness and its implication rates among physical therapists working in different hospitals in Sindh and Balochistan, Pakistan. Methods: A cross-sectional review configuration was directed from July to December 2017. The information was assembled from various clinics in Sindh and Balochistan, Pakistan. The Self-perception in Patient Centeredness Questionnaire (SEPCQ-27) comprising of (1-27) scoring key, with a complete score of 108 was conveyed among 319 actual advisors, while 305 were filled and returned. The data was evaluated by involving a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 22. Results:  Most of the individuals were beginning in the age group of 25-30 years (n=252, 82.6%) and were male (n=194, 63.6%). A greater part of the individuals had the experience of 1-5 years (n=251, 82.3%), working overall emergency clinic setting (n=133, 43.6%). The functioning hours range between 4-8 working hours (n=194, 63.6%). The larger part of the individuals announced a serious level (n=270, 88.5%) of patient-centeredness. The least announced score on SEPCQ-27 was 41 while the most extreme detailed score was 108. Conclusion: The review reasons that the self-viability in persistent focused care among Physical therapists was high. Physical therapists execute patient-focused care to a higher degree, it has a positive effect on results, patient fulfillment, Patient-specialist connection and patient well-being related to personal satisfaction, adherence to treatment and physical and mental health.

Keywords: Balochistan, Patient-centeredness, Physical therapists, Self-perception, Sindh