Abstract:
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to find the physiotherapists’ view of gynecological
physiotherapy scope of practice in Bangladesh.
Objectives: To know the idea of physiotherapists in gynecological physiotherapy. Scope of
practice for physiotherapists in gynecological physiotherapy. Future recommendation for the
development of gynecological physiotherapy practice in Bangladesh.
Methodology: A mixed study design was chosen to complete the study. For quantative
question cross sectional study design was chosen with self -administered questionnaire. 79 data
was collected from different hospitals and organizations of Dhaka district.
Data analysis: Quantative data was analyzed by using SPSS 20.0. Qualitative content analysis
was used to analyze the data.
Results: 61 participants answered the questions related to gynaecological physiotherapy and
18 participants didn’t answer all these questions. 89.9% of the participants studied
gynaecological physiotherapy in their under graduation level. All of the participants were
agreed that gynaecological physiotherapy is important for women’s health. 53.2% of the
participants faced problem while treating any gynaecological condition due to lack of proper
knowledge, training session and guideline. 85.71% of the participants suggested that
improvement of referral system, more training session and evidence based practice is needed
for the further development of gynaecological physiotherapy service in Bangladesh. 41.8% of
the participants said that the scope of practice for physiotherapists in gynecological
physiotherapy was fair. A significant association (p=.000) had found in between patient’s
motivation and their feedback.
Conclusion: This study is a reflection of physiotherapists’ view about gynaecological
physiotherapy practice in Bangladesh. This is also the first study where physiotherapists’ view
is seen on gynaecological physiotherapy practice.
Key words: Physiotherapist, Gynaecological physiotherapy, Scope of practice
Description:
This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
