Fundamental of research Dr. Ali Abd El-Monsif Thabet

FUNDAMENTAL OF RESEARCH Research in physical therapy has different meaning for different people Research in physical therapy has different meaning for different people 1- The way to determine whether what we do as physical therapists makes a difference. 1- The way to determine whether what we do as physical therapists makes a difference. 2- To others it represent challenging intellectual exercise regardless of its relation to clinical practice. 2- To others it represent challenging intellectual exercise regardless of its relation to clinical practice. 3- To others, it is a course or project, they are required to complete to obtain an academic degree. 3- To others, it is a course or project, they are required to complete to obtain an academic degree. 4- Its represent essence of profession. 4- Its represent essence of profession.

Reasons for doing research in physical therapies 1. To establish a body of knowledge for physical therapy. 1. To establish a body of knowledge for physical therapy. 2.To determine the efficacy of physical therapy treatment. 2.To determine the efficacy of physical therapy treatment. 3.To provide development opportunities for physical therapy. 3.To provide development opportunities for physical therapy. 4.To improve patient care in physical therapy. 4.To improve patient care in physical therapy.

Body of knowledge The body of knowledge rational for physical therapy research is related to the concept of profession. The body of knowledge rational for physical therapy research is related to the concept of profession.

Body of knowledge Conceptual characteristic: * Establishment of a central mission * Establishment of a central mission Performance characteristics

Body of knowledge Collective identity characteristics

Efficacy of physical therapy The second major rationale for performing research in physical therapy is to determine the efficacy of physical therapy treatment. The second major rationale for performing research in physical therapy is to determine the efficacy of physical therapy treatment.

Professional development of physical therapist It is the third reason to doing research is to provide intellectual challenges and professional development for physical therapy

Improvement in patient care (It is the most important reasons) Wessling & others found that combined program of static stretch & U.S. produced greater ROM. Than static stretch alone. Wessling & others found that combined program of static stretch & U.S. produced greater ROM. Than static stretch alone.

Although most physical therapist recognize the importance of research, many obstacles to physical therapy research are documented Although most physical therapist recognize the importance of research, many obstacles to physical therapy research are documented

Lack of Familiarity with the Research Process Lack of Familiarity with the Research Process Barriers to research in physical therapy

Barriers to research in physical therapy Barriers to research in physical therapy Lack of Statistical Support for Research Lack of Statistical Support for Research

Barriers to research in physical therapy Lack of Funds for Research Lack of Funds for Research

Barriers to research in physical therapy Lack of Time Lack of Time

Overcoming Barriers to Research in Physical Therapy Overcoming Barriers to Research in Physical Therapy

Requirements of researcher Requirements of researcher

Advantages of research Advantages of research

Disadvantages of research Disadvantages of research

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