2006
DOI: 10.1186/2046-0481-59-2-85
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Perceptions of animal physiotherapy amongst Irish veterinary surgeons

Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate veterinary surgeons' perceptions, knowledge and use of animal physiotherapy in the Republic of Ireland. A questionnaire was developed and sent to 200 veterinary surgeons, of which 97 were returned. Results indicated that 77 (79%) of respondents were aware of animal physiotherapists. Common sources of information included veterinary colleagues, owners and professional journals, with physiotherapists themselves and undergraduate training being less commonly cited. Awarene… Show more

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“…The overall response rate of 33% was deemed satisfactory when considered in light of response rates between 13 and 52% from surveys performed on similar populations in the past 10 years and was considered to reflect accurately the views of the overall population approached at the outset (within a 90–95% confidence interval). Respondents were recruited exclusively from members of speciality colleges to ensure that clinics with accredited expertise only were included.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The overall response rate of 33% was deemed satisfactory when considered in light of response rates between 13 and 52% from surveys performed on similar populations in the past 10 years and was considered to reflect accurately the views of the overall population approached at the outset (within a 90–95% confidence interval). Respondents were recruited exclusively from members of speciality colleges to ensure that clinics with accredited expertise only were included.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As physiotherapy has become more readily available, more studies have been conducted to evaluate the advantages and indications of each therapeutic modality. Some surgeons were reluctant to recommend physiotherapy to owners for various reasons, such as cost, lack of knowledge or access to physiotherapists, 11 despite growing evidence of its beneicial efects for several conditions. [12][13][14] Physical therapy has an important role in a limb's functional recovery and should be encouraged.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The effectiveness of physiotherapy largely depends on adequate cooperation between the physiotherapist and the veterinary doctor. Such effective teamwork is possible when the doctor can appreciate the benefits of physiotherapy applied as part of patient treatment, and the competence of the physiotherapist is complementary to that of the clinician [ 56 ]. Another aspect that should be considered in the assessment of the effectiveness of physiotherapy is its appropriate adaptation to the needs of a specific case.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%