Knowledge and Attitudes of Physical Therapists towards Pressure Ulcers in Different Hospitals of Multan City, Pakistan

Abstract

Background: Pressure ulcers are the most common condition in bedridden patients. Almost every country is dealing with this condition instead primarily or secondary. Proper positioning and care are needed and preferred in this situation by physiotherapists and a complete home plan is given to avoid such conditions related to the disease. In accordance with this major protocol is required in hospital setups to prevent such a situation that is brutal and has increased morbidity and mortality rate. Objective: To assess knowledge and attitudes of physical therapists in different hospitals of Multan regarding pressure ulcers. Methods: : Cross-sectional design was conducted at Government and Private Hospital of Multan city and duration was from September to December 2019. 130 physical therapists that were recruited in this study were working in hospital indoors. Sample size was computed through Cochran’s formula. PUKT and SAT were used to test the knowledge and attitudes of physical therapists from government and private sector. Descriptive statistics was applied to extract result. Results: The results were deduced on the basis of satisfactory level of government and private sectors of hospitals. The statistical analysis of knowledge assessment scale “Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Test” shows maximum percentage of satisfaction i.e. 70% with minimum of 20 and maximum range of 47 with the mean value of 33.2. Our second scale “Staff Attitude Test” shows maximum participation of PTs which were 130 with minimum stats of 22 and maximum 51 with mean of 35.9. Conclusion: Knowledge and attitudes of physical therapists towards pressure ulcers in different hospitals of Multan city was found to be satisfactory. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitudes, Pressure Ulcers, Physiotherapy