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VOL. 2, ISSUE 12 (2015)
Awareness about ventilator graphics among physiotherapist in India-A multi centre survey
Authors
Akanksha Sharma, Subin Solomen, Pravin Aaron
Abstract
Background: Extensive literature is present about use of ventilator graphics by anaesthetist but the importance of these graphics while giving chest physiotherapy and no of physiotherapist incorporating these graphics in clinical practice was often lacking. Objective of the study was to find out awareness about ventilator graphics among physiotherapists in India in relation to identification of increased airway resistance, dynamic hyperinflation and to find out the association of level of qualification on knowledge of ventilator graphics for problem identification and correction.
Method: Exploratory cross sectional survey questionnaire was send via email to 500 hospitals in India. A period of six weeks for completion was given in an attempt to ensure good response rates. If response was not obtained within six weeks, two subsequent reminders were sent to the hospitals with a further time gap of six weeks.
Results: Of the 250 physiotherapist surveyed only 105 responded (response rate 36%). out of 105 questionnaire received only 15 physiotherapist were using ventilator graphics and when level of awareness of use of graphics among them is calculated it was found that good awareness is positively associated with MPT's compared to BPT's with (p=0.169) which was not statistically significant
Conclusion: Although response rate was low 14% of physiotherapist uses ventilator graphics for problem identification and correction. Out of 105 respondents physiotherapist who were aware of use of graphics have competency indicator of 66%. Study concluded that there is significant lack of awareness about ventilator graphics among physiotherapist in India. Results underline the necessity of an educational program regarding ventilator graphics so that these graphics can be used as an assessment tool in objective examination of ventilated patient.
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Pages:509-513
How to cite this article:
Akanksha Sharma, Subin Solomen, Pravin Aaron "Awareness about ventilator graphics among physiotherapist in India-A multi centre survey". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 2, Issue 12, 2015, Pages 509-513
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