Perceptions, beliefs and knowledge of people undergoing post operative cardiac rehabilitation in a multi–speciality hospital in Jaipur.

Rekha Ola

Volume : IX, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Perceptions, beliefs and knowledge of people undergoing post operative cardiac rehabilitation in a multi–speciality hospital in Jaipur.

Rekha Ola

Abstract :

With increasing cardiac problems day by day, need of rehabilitation and improvement of quality of life has increased. A study was conducted in post cardiac surgery patients in order to know their knowledge and their perception towards physiotherapy. A questionnaire was prepared and all the demographic as well as educational details were gathered so that an accurate idea of physiotherapy knowledge can be collected.15 patients participated and also their referral rates from physicians was noted. It was concluded that people in Jaipur city are still unaware about the profit physiotherapy and rehabilitation can yield in improving their life and its quality