The influence of demographic characteristics on the use and assessment of the effectiveness of rehabilitation

Damian Durlak

D. Durlak – The influence of demographic characteristics on the use and assessment of the effectiveness of rehabilitation. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(4); 58-70

Abstract
Introduction. Properly selected treatment and rehabilitation plan is essential for patient’s quick recovery. Beside the exact disease, patient’s demographics might also be important, influencing how he or she would like to undergo the rehabilitation and after finishing it – how he or she will judge the effects.
Aim. The aim of this study was to find if there exist a correlation between patient’s demographics and his or her usage and judgement about effects of the rehabilitation.
Methods. Author’s survey form was used, consisting of 11 questions about usage and judgement of the effects of rehabilitation and 6 questions about demographics. Survey was conducted on 121 patients from Masovian Specialist Hospital in Radom between January and February 2020.
Results. Correlation was found for only part of the studied relations, pointing that there exists a relation between demographics and usage and judgement of effects of rehabilitation.
Summary. Individuals planning and prescribing rehabilitation should not only take the specific injury or disability into consideration, but also patient’s demographics to help them as much as possible to quickly gain the full physical ability.

Key words:
demographics, rehabilitation, effectiveness, usage

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