Original Article: JRCRS. 2024; 12(3):119-123
2- Proficiency and Ethical Standards: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Postgraduate Physical Therapy Students at RCRS, Lahore
Alina Shaukat1, Komal Ahmed2, Iram Shafee3, Maryam Shabbir4
1 Physiotherapist at Zubair Hospital, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
2 Lecturer at The University of Management and Technology, Department of Physical therapy, School of Health sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
3Consultant/ Assistant professor, Avecina medical College & Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
4HOD at Avecina medical College & Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND:
Accepting the levels of professionalism that are currently in place not only provides a baseline for promoting development through educational and professional growth approaches, but also helps to make improved professionalization possible by focusing on individual and professional-related factors. The objective of the current study in my thesis was to evaluate the professionalism and guiding principles of the physical therapists at RCRS, Lahore.
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the professionalism of candidates pursuing a postgraduate degree in physical therapy.
METHODOLOGY:
A cross-sectional investigation was conducted. Before taking part in the study, each participant signed a written informed consent form. Data were gathered using a closed-ended professionalism rating questionnaire. The study involved 50 postgraduate students from Riphah International University’s Lahore campus, selected through convenient sampling. Prior to data collection, informed consent was obtained from all participants. Data collection was conducted using Professionalism Assessment Forms administered via questionnaires. Subsequently, the collected data underwent analysis using SPSS 21 software. This approach allowed for comprehensive examination and interpretation of the gathered information, contributing to the study’s findings and conclusions.
RESULTS:
The average age of the participants in the study was 24.06 (SD±.956). Honesty and Integrity 82% of participants (n=41) Reliability and Responsibility 74% of participants (n=37) Respect for Patients 86% of participants (n=43) Respect for Others 72% of participants (n=36) Attendance and Approach to Learning 60% of participants (n=30) Compassion and Empathy 68% of participants (n=34) Communication and Collaboration 68% of participants (n=34) Self Awareness and Knowledge of Limits 56% of participants (n=28) Altruism and Advocacy 76% of participants (n=38) Health 86% of participants (n=43).
CONCLUSION:
It was concluded that an overall levels of professionalism among post graduate students of physical therapists were unsatisfactory.
KEYWORDS:
Professionalism, Postgraduate students, Physical therapists, Medical profession