THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

Background: The adoption of telerehabilitation is increasingly recognized as a vital component of modern physiotherapy, yet its application for physical modalities remains underexplored, particularly in low-resource settings like Nigeria. Understanding the perspectives of physiotherapists is crucial for the successful integration of this technology into patient care. Aim: This study aimed to examine the perspectives of physiotherapists in the South-South region of Nigeria on the use of telerehabilitation for physical modalities. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 80 licensed physiotherapists (56 males, 24 females) practicing in South-South Nigeria. An online, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographic, perspectives on telerehabilitation, perceived strengths and barriers, and the use and administration of physical modalities in telerehabilitation. Data was summarized using descriptive statistics. Chi-square test was used to determine associations between sociodemographic variables and respondents’ perspectives. Alpha level was set at p<0.05. Results: The respondents were predominantly male (70.0%), young (38.8% aged 23–30 years), and had less than five years of experience (38.8%). Most of them held positive perceptions, believing telerehabilitation improves patient care (92.5%). Key strengths identified were flexible timetables (70.0%) and easy access (67.5%). However, significant barriers were noted for pediatric and mentally handicapped populations (97.5%). The use of physical modalities showed a high use of self-administered modalities like cold packs (75.0%) and TENS (57.5%), and very limited use of equipment-dependent modalities like mechanical traction (3.8%). Significant associations were found between perspectives and age (p=0.030), gender (p=0.007), years of experience (p=0.020), level of education (p=0.002), and area of specialization (p=0.003). Conclusion: Physiotherapists in South-South Nigeria hold positive perceptions on using telerehabilitation for physical modalities. While they recognize its potential to improve access, significant ethical concerns exist. Targeted training and the development of national guidelines are recommended to support its broader implementation

Background: It seeks to identify the current level of understanding, perceptions, and actual documentation behaviors among these professionals. The research aims to highlight areas for improvement in documentation quality, which is crucial for effective patient care, legal compliance, and interdisciplinary communication about the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Physiotherapists concerning clinical documentation within the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices, that regards about clinical documentation in University of Benin Teaching Hospital, with a focus on understanding how these factors influence the quality of patient care, compliance with legal and professional standards, and overall effectiveness of treatment outcomes. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design. It will be aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) of 45 physiotherapists regarding clinical documentation at the
University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). Data will be collected over a period of two
weeks. Questionnaires will be distributed physically to eligible participants in each Unit. Respondents will be given time to fill out the questionnaire at their convenience and return it within three day. Data will be analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, means, and standard
deviations will be used to summarize data. Inferential statistics such as chi-square tests will be used to explore relationships between knowledge, attitudes, and practice. Results: The study analyzed data from 45 fully completed questionnaires administered to full￾time registered Physiotherapists at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). The iv respondents were a largely youthful group, with most aged 28–33 years (33.3%) and having 1–5 years of work experience (37.8%). A majority (68.9%) held a BSc/BMR in Physiotherapy. Conclusion: Physiotherapists at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital possess a moderate level of knowledge, positive attitudes, and good practices regarding clinical documentation.[1] While general awareness is present, specific areas for improvement in documentation practices were identified, suggesting a need for targeted educational interventions to enhance the quality and completeness of clinical records.