Clinical Assessment And Treatment Preferences of Physiotherapists Working in Neurorehabilitation: A Research From Turkey
Condition: Neurorehabilitation; Physiotherapist; Clinical Assessment; Treatment Preferences
Study type: Observational

Summary: 
      The most common neurological diseases are stroke, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's.
      Neurorehabilitation is a process that aims to improve the quality of life by minimizing the
      functional disorders caused by the motor and sensory effects of the problems in the nervous
      system. A detailed and accurate evaluation and an effective treatment program are required
      for successful neurorehabilitation. There is no common perspective on evaluation and
      treatment methods used in the field of neurorehabilitation.The aim of this study is to
      establish a standard perspective by determining the most preferred evaluation and treatment
      methods by physiotherapists working in the field of neurorehabilitation in our country. This
      perspective will help to establish a common understanding in the field of neurorehabilitation
      and to have knowledge of the different methods used by all physiotherapists working in this
      field. In this way, the treatment process of the patients will become more effective, and the
      results obtained from the treatment will be reflected positively. This study will be a
      resource showing the evaluation methods and preferences of physiotherapists working in the
      field of neurorehabilitation in Turkey.
    

Detailed description: 
      Rehabilitation is a part of health services performed in many diseases and specific areas. It
      has four stages, and these are prevention, enhancement, treatment and protection. The main
      purpose of rehabilitation programs is independence in activities. It is to increase the
      quality of life and social adaptation of the patient by protecting the patient, minimizing
      pain and disability, and improving the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Neurological
      problems are one of the areas that often need rehabilitation. Millions of people worldwide
      are affected by neurodegenerative problems. According to the data shared by the World Health
      Organization (WHO), many of the neurological disorders are chronic and progressive, creating
      a global picture. Neurological problems negatively affect the health of the individual in
      many ways. To improve the physical and emotional functions, quality of life and social
      participation levels of individuals with neurological disease, it is necessary to know the
      limitations they experience due to neurological disease very well. The causes of neurological
      problems can vary from person to person and from problem to problem. These causes may include
      genetic disorders, congenital abnormalities or disorders, infections, lifestyle, or
      environmental health issues, including malnutrition, brain injury, spinal cord injury, nerve
      injury [8,9]. In addition, the neurological problem may begin in another system that
      interacts with the nervous system. For example, stroke (cerebrovascular accident), includes
      brain damage caused by problems with the blood vessels that feed the brain (cardiovascular
      system); autoimmune disorders, caused by the body's own immune system includes damage.
      Neurological diseases bring with them secondary problems besides primary problems. These
      secondary problems and deformities negatively affecting function, productivity and
      participation, which are essential components of their activities, restricts the independence
      of the individual. Pertaining to the motor and sensory systems seen in neurological diseases.
      The problems are often accompanied by cognitive, behavioural, sensory, communication and
      perception disorders. is seen. It is known that participation in daily life activities is one
      of the elements that increase the creativity of individuals, improve their skills and enable
      them to integrate into social life .By identifying the limitations experienced by individuals
      due to neurological disease. Improving their quality of life and social participation levels
      is the most basic of rehabilitation is the target. The most common neurological diseases are
      stroke, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's. Neurorehabilitation is a process that aims to
      improve the quality of life by minimizing the functional disorders caused by the motor and
      sensory effects of the problems in the nervous system. A detailed and accurate evaluation and
      an effective treatment program are required for successful neurorehabilitation.There is no
      common perspective on evaluation and treatment methods used in the field of
      neurorehabilitation.The purpose of this study is to establish a standard perspective by
      determining the most preferred evaluation and treatment methods by physiotherapists working
      in the field of neurorehabilitation in our country. This perspective will help to establish a
      common understanding in the field of neurorehabilitation and to have knowledge of the
      different methods used by all physiotherapists working in this field. In this way, the
      treatment process of the patients will become more effective, and the results obtained from
      the treatment will be reflected positively. This study will be a resource showing the
      evaluation methods and preferences of physiotherapists working in the field of neuro
      rehabilitation in Turkey.
    

Intervention name(s): Google Form Questionnaire
Intervention type(s): Other
Intervention description(s): Google form questionnaire is performed by responders.
Observational model: Other
Time perspective: Prospective
Sampling method: Non-Probability Sample
Study population: 
        Physiotherapists who can read and understand Turkish and have at least three years of work
        experience will be included in the study. It is planned to send the questionnaire prepared
        via Google Survey to physiotherapists working in the field via non-governmental
        organizations, social media and association mails. In the questionnaire, it was aimed to
        question the age, gender, duration of work in the profession, the duration of work in the
        field of neurorehabilitation, the training received after graduation, the most preferred
        evaluation and treatment methods for neurological diseases that are mostly encountered in
        the field.
      
Keywords: neurorehabilitation; physiotherapist; perspectives