Perception of burn patient regarding physiotherapy treatment in musculoskelital unit in crp-savar, dhaka

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore the perception about physiotherapy treatment among the burn participants. Objectives: The aim of the study was to find out the perceptions of burn patient regarding the physiotherapy treatment. To explore burn patients’ expectations of and need for physiotherapy service. To find out whether or not they were satisfied with current physiotherapy services. To find out the reasons behind their satisfaction or dissatisfaction. To find out the patient opinion how the profession is developed. Study design: Qualitative research approach was applied with open ended question form. Convenient sampling methods was used to select sample. Total number of sample was 6. Setting: Centre for the rehabilitation of the paralysed. Savar, Dhaka. Result: The participants had no idea about physiotherapy before they received it. They were satisfied with physiotherapy intervention. All of them wanted regular service in the community and they provide some valuable suggestion to improve the service. Some valuable suggestion’s were, need more professional promoting activities, governmental influence and investment should needed, available physiotherapy treatment in every hospital, special burn care, promote the service and grow awareness among the general people. The themes were discussed in the discussion session. Conclusion: From the participants perspective physiotherapy was effective for all of them and they were satisfied because they improved physically and mentally And it is necessary for all burn patients to rehabilitate them properly.