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- EXPERIENCES OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS WORKING IN NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION DURING COVID-19
EXPERIENCES OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS WORKING IN NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION DURING COVID-19
Authors : Arda Aktaş, Selen Serel Arslan
Pages : 294-303
Doi:10.21653/tjpr.1194369
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Publication Date : 2023-12-19
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Purpose: The study aimed to identify the experiences of physical therapists working in neurological rehabilitation during the COVID-19 process. Methods: The draft survey was created by two physical therapists working in the field of neurological rehabilitation, and Lawshe method was used to assess its content validity. The survey included demographic information and questions regarding clinical practice, and psychological states. The final survey was administered via Google forms. Only physical therapists working in the field of neurology were involved in the study. Results: The content validity ratio of the draft survey was found to be 0.745. According to this survey, the number of patients per week decreased significantly during the first 3 months and normalization process (p<0.01). Usage of tele-health applications significantly increased during the pandemic/normalization period (p<0.01). The mean score of physical therapists’ anxiety about their family\'s health was 7.72±2.39 (min=0, max=10). The study showed that working conditions changed, number of patients decreased (p<0.01), some precautions were taken, and the use of tele-health applications increased in clinics during pandemic period (p<0.01). Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on neurological rehabilitation services according to this study. As a result, methods to provide the most appropriate treatment without endangering patients and physiotherapists and policies to be followed in extraordinary situations need to be developed.Keywords : COVID-19, Deneyim, Nörorehabilitasyon, Pandemi, Fizyoterapi