Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 15 No. 1 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Survey on Parental Attitude Towards Ethical Considerations of Involving their Children in Physiotherapy Care

Sivasankari.A1 , Malarvizhi.D 2 (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2020

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Ethical considerations around Physiotherapy treatment on Children are more complexthan discussions about adult involvement. The interrelation between the ethical values and its involvementin practice is a challenging one. The accountability of clinical decision making by the therapists differfor children and adults. The implications of ethical values in practice provide quality good care for thepatient. The purpose of this study was to explore the parental attitudes towards ethical considerations ofinvolving their children in Physiotherapy care. METHODS: Total of 38 parents whose children undergoingPhysiotherapy session at present were participated in the survey. Participants were chosen using convenientsampling technique. The instrument used in the study was a self-descriptive questionnaire. The data wereanalysed using descriptive statistics. CONCLUSION: The result revealed that there is no marked evidenceof ethical misconduct seen among Physiotherapists handling the Children and it was found that there is abias in some of the ethical norms like getting written informed consent before treatment, documentation ofthe records. Efforts to focus on the elements which has a bias and if rectified will have a positive effect onquality Physiotherapy treatment for the children.

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