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AWARENESS OF GYNECOLOGISTS REGARDING THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICE IN MANAGEMENT OF OBSTETRIC PATIENTS

Maria Akmal, Hafiz Asim, Haseeb Ullah

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Abstract:

Objective: To assess the awareness of gynecologists regarding the role of physical therapy service in the management of obstetric patient.

Methodology: It was an Observational cross sectional study design which was conducted in the teaching Hospitals of Lahore. 246 gynecologist were taken after meeting inclusion criteria . Data was entered in standardized questionnaire. Data analysis done by using SPSS version 20.

Results: Total number of gynecologist was 246 in the current study. The Gynecologist who were working in the government hospital n=101( 41%), those who were working in private setups n=145 (59%). From the total Gynecologist, in the awareness section of questionnaire, it was noted that n=159, 64% know about prenatal physical therapy. From 64% only 56% gynecologist referred their patients to the physiotherapist. From the total Gynecologist, in the awareness section of questionnaire, it was noted that n=167.68% replied that they know about postnatal physical therapy and from them only 20% n=49 referred their patients to the physical therapist (p value=0.217). From the total Gynecologist, in the referral section of questionnaire, it was noted that n=33, 13% doctors referred their patients to the physical therapist, n=164, 67% doctors referred sometimes and n=44, 18% doctors never referred their patients to the physical therapists. 

Conclusions:  it was noted that majority of the Gynecologist of Lahore have awareness about the physical therapy services and their importance in the prenatal and postnatal period but very few of them referred their patients to the physical therapists. There should be better interaction between obstetricians, gynecologists, and physiotherapists in the form of seminars, workshops, and grand rounds, could enhance knowledge and attitudes of obstetricians towards involvement of physiotherapists in patient management.

Keywords:  Gynecologist, Physical Therapy, Awareness.