1Assistant Clinical Instructor, INTI International University, Persiaran Perdana BBN, Putra Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
2Lecturer, INTI International University, Persiaran Perdana BBN, Putra Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
3Lecturer, FHLS, Physiotherapy, INTI International University, Persiaran Perdana BBN, Putra Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
physiotherapy profession plays a significant role in a health care team especially in planning rehabilitation regime and achieving maximum independency for the patient. Nevertheless, recent surveys reported unequal ratio between patient to physiotherapist which may potentially reduce the time taken for a patient to be treated or even the quality of treatment. Hence, the objective of the current study is to determine the factors and perception of Asian student towards physiotherapy career.
This was a cross sectional survey based on purposive sampling with 105 student participation. Ethical clearance was obtained prior to the study. Questionnaires were given to the physiotherapy students and then, the responses were analyzed.
‘Desire to help others’, ‘Opportunity to interact with other people’ and ‘Job availability’ have been the most influencing factors. In the perception analysis, ‘A help to society’, ‘Professional status’ and ‘Professional autonomy’ were chosen.
Our study finding suggests more proactive approach should be taken to increase the awareness of the public especially the parents, teachers, academic counsellors and media towards physiotherapy profession.
Physiotherapy student, physiotherapy course, physiotherapy career, health care
