AWARENESS ABOUT ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IN BREAST CANCER AMONG FINAL YEAR PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENTS
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Keywords
Breast Cancer Awareness, Physiotherapy, Undergraduate Physical Therapy Education, Quantitative Study, Health Education, Curriculum Development
Abstract
Background: Breast cancer is one of the diseases that has many physical and psychological barriers which are experienced by the patient, and so the treatment must be as efficient as possible. The aim of this study is to assess the awareness as well as attitude towards breast cancer by the undergraduate physical therapy students with focus on PT inpatient treatment.
Methodology: As an objective and quantitative working model, this paper provides a much-needed insight of the particulars of breast cancer symptoms, risk factors and the use of physical therapy in the treatment regime as perceived by the students. The present study identifies issues and gaps in the current and curricular in undergraduate physical therapy programs.
Findings: The study highlights the importance of using nerve gliding, strength training, and posture correction to treat musculoskeletal issues related to breast cancer. It emphasizes the need to include breast cancer and physiotherapy training in the education of future physical therapists, ensuring they have the skills to provide complete care for their patients. Integrating these key practices is essential for preparing physical therapists to meet the full range of needs for those affected by breast cancer.
Conclusion: While studying this problem, the goal of the research was to help improve the competency of physical therapy graduates to address problems connected to breast cancer. It seeks to enhance the effectiveness in the offering of therapies as well as the quality of the care extending to the breast cancer patient via enhancing curriculum and education.
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Fida Hussain
Lecturer Department of Allied Health Sciences City University of Science and Information Technology Peshawar, Pakistan
Maryam Dilawar
Department of Allied Health Sciences City University of Science and Information Technology Peshawar, Pakistan,
Rumaisa Parvez Akhtar
Department of Allied Health Sciences City University of Science and Information Technology Peshawar, Pakistan,
Sadaqat Saleem
Department of Allied Health Sciences City University of Science and Information Technology Peshawar, Pakistan
Saleem Malik
Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Khyber Medical University Peshawar, Pakistan,
Wareesha Mahmood
Department of Allied Health Sciences City University of Science and Information Technology Peshawar, Pakistan,
Ikram ullah
Registered Nurse, Burn and Plastic Surgery Center Peshawar