The perception of physical therapy leaders in Saudi Arabia regarding physical therapy scope of practice in primary health care

Al-Abbad, Hani; Al-Haidary, Hisham Mohammed

doi:10.1589/jpts.28.112

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“…These results are similar with that of a previous national survey exploring the perception of PT leaders in Saudi Arabia on the provision of PT service at PHC 26) . The results also reinforced that of previous studies, which showed that the establishment of PT within PHC resulted in high levels of satisfaction among patients and primary care physicians 12,19,31,32) .…”

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Perception of tertiary care clients toward the availability of physical therapy service at primary health care centers in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey

Al-Abbad

2020

J Phys Ther Sci

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To explore the views of clients referred for physical therapy in a tertiary care setting regarding the integration of physical therapy service at primary health care centers. [Participants and Methods] A selfadministered questionnaire was distributed to eligible Saudi clients. The questionnaire consisted of three sections including demographic information section; closed-ended section with 6 Likert scale items on the perceptions of potential advantages of physical therapy service at the primary health care level; and open-ended section on potential disadvantages and barriers of implementing physical therapy service. The surveys were described and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. [Results] A total of 412 participants were included in the analysis (56.8% females). Participants' mean age was 35.7 ± 21.9 years; 67.2% were Riyadh city residents; and 38.1% had musculoskeletal conditions. Seventy-five percent responded in support for the availability of physical therapy service at the primary health care level. Demographic characteristics had no effect on the level of support to the service availability. [Conclusion] The results of this survey demonstrated high positive support for the integration of physical therapy service at primary health care centers in Saudi Arabia. However, challenges and barriers identified by the study results require attention when physical therapy services are to be established.

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“…A cross-sectional survey using a self-administered questionnaire was developed by the authors based on clinical experience and relevant literature 26,27) . An expert panel of five physical therapists in different specialties, each with more than 10 years of professional experience, was formed to review the instrument.…”

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Perception of tertiary care clients toward the availability of physical therapy service at primary health care centers in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey

Al-Abbad

2020

J Phys Ther Sci

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“…Although a large number of patients received care in physiotherapy, its services have not been involved as primary health care. 20 Furthermore, although physiotherapists are permitted to make assessments for patients, design plans of care and apply treatments, 19 patients do not have the ability to access physiotherapy services directly in MOH hospitals, but they can refer themselves to private practice.…”

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Physiotherapists’ behaviour, attitudes, awareness, knowledge and barriers in relation to evidence-based practice implementation in Saudi Arabia

Alshehri

Alalawi²,

Alhasan³

et al. 2017

International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare

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Aim:The implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) is extremely important and plays a vital role in healthcare practice. There have been few studies concerning the level of healthcare provided to patients in Saudi Arabia, using EBP as an indicator. This study is aimed at investigating physiotherapists’ behaviour, attitudes, awareness and knowledge about EBP, along with barriers that curb the implementation of EBP.Methods:A sample of convenience was used and an online survey consisting of 14 closed-ended questions was given to both clinical and academic physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia from May to October 2016. Data regarding demographics, behaviour, attitudes, awareness, knowledge, previous formal training and barriers to implementation of EBP were recorded. The data were analysed using IBM SPSS version 19.Results:A total of 604 physiotherapists participated in the survey, out of which 385 respondents provided complete data. Nine participants were undergraduate physiotherapy students or not physiotherapists and their responses were excluded. The final number of participants included in data analysis was 376. The majority of the participants were men (60.4%) and most of them had completed their bachelor degree (66.2%). Although most physiotherapists reported a positive attitude towards the use of research in practice, there were many who were unfamiliar with the terms and implementation of EBP. The majority of physiotherapists had no formal EBP training (70.2%) in universities or any authorized training centres. According to the responses collected, the most important barrier to the implementation of EBP was insufficient teaching in previous education (43.1%), followed by lack of research knowledge and skills (36.4%). The study revealed that there was a significant association between physiotherapists’ attitude and their education level, while no significant associations were identified based on other demographic data. In addition, there were significant associations between physiotherapists’ awareness and knowledge and demographics such as education level, work setting, job title and previous training in EBP.Conclusion:There is a prominent gap in terms of understanding and applying the concept of EBP among physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia. Given that the majority of practicing physiotherapists reported no formal training in EBP, there is a need to integrate concepts related to EBP into the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. In addition, strategies must be developed and implemented to encourage practicing physiotherapists for gaining knowledge and proficiency in EBP.

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“…In SA, physiotherapists face some challenges including lack of evidence-based practice implementation among physiotherapists 12 ) and lack of postgraduate physiotherapy programmes in Saudi universities 13 ) . In addition, direct access to physiotherapists is not allowed in SA and all patients need physicians’ referral to receive a physiotherapy session 13 ) , as well as inability of physiotherapists to be involved in primary health care centres 14 ) . Furthermore, a recent study conducted by Al-Eisa et al found that 75% of physicians did not refer any patients or rarely referred patients to physiotherapy clinics in SA 15 ) .…”

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Factors affecting the extent of utilization of physiotherapy services by physicians in Saudi Arabia

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[Purpose] To investigate physicians’ attitudes, opinions and experiences towards physiotherapy services as well as to identify the potential factors that may affect the extent of utilization of physiotherapy services (based on physicians’ beliefs) in Saudi Arabia (SA). [Subjects and Methods] A cross-sectional study was conducted. [Results] A total of 108 respondents met the inclusion criteria. The respondents’ attitude towards physiotherapy was slightly low (53.5%), while their opinions and experiences of physiotherapy indicated some important issues. For example, 50% of them believed that physiotherapists did not create a good awareness about physiotherapy services and 55.5% admitted that they did not have enough information about physiotherapy services. The most potential factor reported by physicians that may affect the extent of utilization of physiotherapy services was the lack of physiotherapist’s skills and knowledge to assess and treat patients (55.3%), followed by the limited knowledge of physicians regarding the types of physiotherapy services (44.5%) and the lack of cooperation between physicians and physiotherapists (40.7%). [Conclusion] There were some factors that limited the extent of utilization of physiotherapy services in SA. Physiotherapy academics and clinicians should attempt to change physicians’ negative attitudes, promoting awareness to provide them with a better understanding of physiotherapy services.

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The perception of physical therapy leaders in Saudi Arabia regarding physical therapy scope of practice in primary health care

Cited by 8 publications

References 22 publications

Perception of tertiary care clients toward the availability of physical therapy service at primary health care centers in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey

Perception of tertiary care clients toward the availability of physical therapy service at primary health care centers in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey

Physiotherapists’ behaviour, attitudes, awareness, knowledge and barriers in relation to evidence-based practice implementation in Saudi Arabia

Factors affecting the extent of utilization of physiotherapy services by physicians in Saudi Arabia

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