Vol. 7, Issue 12, Part E (2021)
Should physiotherapists be allowed to prescribe medicines? Physiotherapist’s perspective
Should physiotherapists be allowed to prescribe medicines? Physiotherapist’s perspective
Author(s)
Dr. Sana Lalkate and Dr Neha Ghugare
AbstractBackground: Physiotherapy is a dynamic process in which change and development within the scope of practice is ongoing. In many countries Physiotherapists are now first-line practitioners and specialization is also becoming a reality. As first line practitioners Physiotherapists are expected to have knowledge of drugs which are an adjunct to Physiotherapy treatment.
Aim: To survey amongst Indian Physiotherapists about their views whether we should be allowed to prescribe medicines.
Methods: A self administered questionnaire was sent to 1000 physiotherapists. A response rate of 30% was obtained. The data was analyzed statically on Microsoft Excel 2007.
Results: In this study, 87% physiotherapists are of the view that pharmacology is a subject of utmost need to physiotherapists whereas 13% think it is not and 64% physiotherapists are of the view that we should be allowed to prescribe medicines whereas 36% Physiotherapists don’t agree to this fact.
Conclusion: Physiotherapists in India are of the view that we should be allowed to prescribe certain drugs.
How to cite this article:
Dr. Sana Lalkate, Dr Neha Ghugare. Should physiotherapists be allowed to prescribe medicines? Physiotherapist’s perspective. Int J Appl Res 2021;7(12):289-292.