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| Paper Title: | Knowledge And Perceptions Of Physiotherapists About Strengthening Exercises In The Management Of Stroke At Selected First-Level Hospitals In Lusaka, Zambia |
| Authors Name: | Rabecca Marjorie Mwansa , Nondwe Mlenzana , Blessed Mwale , Fair Banji Mwiinga , Richard Kunda |
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| Abstract: | Background: Strength training involves repeated muscle contractions against a progressive load in order to increase muscle strength, endurance, and power. However, the knowledge and perceptions of physiotherapists about what constitutes good practice in stroke vary. Objective: Determine the knowledge and perceptions of physiotherapists about strengthening exercises in stroke management in selected First Level Hospitals in Lusaka, Zambia. Methods: The study used a phenomenological study design. Twelve physiotherapists, all with work experience of two years and older participated in this study. Three (3) participants were not available at the time of data collection. Therefore, one-on-one interviews were conducted on nine (9) participants using a purposive sampling technique. The interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis (framework analysis). Ethical approval was obtained from the Lusaka Apex Medical University Bio-Medical Research Ethics Committee (LAMUBREC). Main Results: Exercise timing, experiences, facilitation and hindering factors, and promotion of strengthening exercises were the four emerging themes from data analysis. The response rate was 75%. The composition of the participants was 67% (n = 6) of women and 29% (n = 3) of men with a mean age of 27.8 years. The majority were degree holders (67%, n=6). Some participants worked for 9 years (n=4), and the highest worked for 12 years (n=1). Participants had good knowledge about strengthening exercises. They recommended the start of strengthening exercises soon after the stroke event as long as the patient is stable. Participants perceived strengthening exercises as the modality that leads to improved function and independence. Participants encountered challenges related to inadequate information, physiotherapy equipment, staffing, and infrastructure. Conclusions The participants were qualified physiotherapists equipped with adequate knowledge of strengthening exercises. However, the implementation of strengthening exercises was hampered by limited dissemination of information to patients and inadequate equipment, staffing, and infrastructure. |
| Keywords: | Knowledge, Perceptions, Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy Practitioners, Stroke, Management, Strengthening Exercises, Physical Activity |
| Cite Article: | "Knowledge And Perceptions Of Physiotherapists About Strengthening Exercises In The Management Of Stroke At Selected First-Level Hospitals In Lusaka, Zambia", International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 2, page no.c287-c297, February-2024, Available :http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2402234.pdf |
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Published Paper ID:IJNRD2402234 Registration ID: 214016 Published In: Volume 9 Issue 2, February-2024 DOI (Digital Object Identifier): Page No: c287-c297 Country: LUSAKA, Lusaka, Zambia Research Area: Health Science Publisher : IJ Publication Published Paper URL : https://www.ijnrd.org/viewpaperforall?paper=IJNRD2402234 Published Paper PDF: https://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2402234 |
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