First-contact physiotherapy practice in Nigeria

Obajuluwa, Victor A.; Abereoje, Oladehinde K.; Olaogun, Matthew O.B.

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“…Studies in Bangladesh [10] and Ghana [11] showed that physiotherapists have positive views on first contact physiotherapy practice, and a strong desire to work as first contact practitioners. From an extensive literature search, studies on the perception of physiotherapists on first contact practice seem to be scarce in Nigeria, except for those of Obajuluwa, et al [12] which was a review study published online in 2009, and Mbada et al [13]. These two studies were conducted in the Southwestern part of Nigeria.…”

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Physiotherapists’ perception on first contact practice in Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey

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Objectives Physiotherapy has evolved over the years in training and practice. Physiotherapists’ perception of first contact physiotherapy (FCP) and the patient self-referral (PSR) practice model in Nigeria may form a basis for the actualization of FCP practice in Nigeria. This study assessed physiotherapists’ perception of FCP practice and PSR in Nigeria. Design and setting This study was a cross-sectional survey of 72 physiotherapists from purposively selected academic and health institutions. Methods A previously validated questionnaire on the global view of FCP and PSR was used in this study. Data were analyzed descriptively. Results The majority of the physiotherapists were aware of national legislation regulating physiotherapy practice (97.2%) and defined the scope of practice (94%) in Nigeria. Respondents who expressed the view that the expected competency of entry-level physiotherapy is sufficient for first contact practitioners were in preponderance (75%). More than half (52.8%) of the respondents perceived medical and political views, as well as professional skills of the physiotherapists as strong barriers to first contact physiotherapy practice in Nigeria. Conclusion Physiotherapists in Nigeria seem to intuitively recognize some form of first contact practice or direct access to patients, but unfortunately lack the legislative backing for such practices. There is a widespread assumption of professional autonomy among physiotherapists in Nigeria.

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Physiotherapists’ perception on first contact practice in Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey

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Obstacles to Obtaining Optimal Physiotherapy Services in a Rural Community in Southeastern Nigeria

Igwesi-Chidobe

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Rehabilitation Research and Practice

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Background. Many people continue to live with physical disabilities across the globe, especially in rural Africa despite expertise of Physiotherapists and available evidence of effectiveness of Physiotherapy. Objective. To determine the obstacles to obtaining Optimal Physiotherapy services in a rural community in Southeastern Nigeria. Methods. Population-based cross-sectional study of individuals and health facilities in a rural community in Southeastern Nigeria. Results. The obstacles to obtaining optimal physiotherapy services in this community were unavailability of physiotherapy services, poor knowledge of health workers and community dwellers of the roles and scope of physiotherapy, poor health care seeking behavior of community dwellers, patronage of traditional health workers, and poor referral practices by health workers. Conclusion. Rural health workers in Nkanu West Local Government and other rural communities in Nigeria and Africa should be educated on the roles and scope of physiotherapy. There is a need for raising awareness of the management options for movement/functional problems for rural indigenous communities in Nigeria in particular and Africa in general. Physiotherapists should be made aware of the growing need for physiotherapy in rural areas of Nigeria and Africa largely comprising of the elderly.

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First-contact physiotherapy practice in Nigeria

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Physiotherapists’ perception on first contact practice in Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey

Physiotherapists’ perception on first contact practice in Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey

Obstacles to Obtaining Optimal Physiotherapy Services in a Rural Community in Southeastern Nigeria

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