IP Journal of Surgery and Allied Sciences
Official Publication of Khyati Education and Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education and Research Foundation
Online ISSN: 2582-6387
IP Journal of Surgery and Allied Sciences (JSAS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2019 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the article ‘Ahead more...Review Article
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Volume : 6, Issue : 4, Year : 2024
Article Page : 110-113
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jsas.2024.025
Abstract
Evidence-based physiotherapy practice is essential for ensuring effective, safe, and standardized care. In India, however, physiotherapists often face challenges when trying to implement evidence-based interventions due to patient expectations for immediate, often symptom-oriented relief, as well as financial pressures from clinics and institutions. This narrative review aims to explore these unique challenges and propose strategies to improve the uptake of evidence-based physiotherapy in Indian clinical settings. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, patient expectations, financial constraints, and socio-cultural factors affecting physiotherapy in India are analyzed. Findings suggest that improving communication, fostering shared decision-making, and adopting patient-centered modifications are key to aligning patient satisfaction with evidence-based care. The review concludes by identifying gaps in current research and recommending policy changes to promote a broader acceptance of evidence-based practice across India.
Keywords: Physiotherapy, Evidence based, Indian scenario, Financial constraints
How to cite : Thiyagarajan A, Jeyakumar S, Jeeva K, Enhancing evidence-based physiotherapy practice in India: Navigating patient expectations and financial pressures. IP J Surg Allied Sci 2024;6(4):110-113
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