Year :
2024
| Month :
April
| Volume :
18
| Issue :
4
| Page :
YE09 - YE12
Connecting the Threads: A Descriptive Review of Social, Cultural and Spiritual Influences on Physiotherapy Practice
Gurjeet Kaur, Ganesh Kumar Subudhi, Srikanta Padhan, Avilash Mohapatra
1. Postgraduate Student, Department of Physiotherapy, SVNIRTAR, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
2. Physiotherapist, Department of Surgical Disciplines, AIIMS, New Delhi, India.
3. Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
4. Physiotherapist, Department of Surgical Disciplines, AIIMS, New Delhi, India.
Correspondence Address :
Dr. Avilash Mohapatra,
Physiotherapist, Department of Surgical Disciplines, AIIMS, New Delhi-110029, India.
E-mail: physioavilash09@gmail.com
Abstract
In the 21st century, there have been significant indigenous advancements in the field of physiotherapy. However, there still exist certain sociocultural and spiritual beliefs among practitioners. Through meticulous examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and physical intervention, physiotherapists utilise mechanical movements and force to treat impairments and help improve function, mobility, and quality of life. The cultural framework plays a crucial role in how individuals experience health, illness, and disability. Simultaneously, sociocultural factors are pivotal in the physical function, health, and illness of individuals. This paper explores the social, cultural and spiritual influences on physiotherapy across different societal and professional contexts. While there have been several recent studies providing snapshots of advancements in technologies in the healthcare system, there are not as many focusing on these three aspects in the clinical practice of physiotherapists. Due to the different eras in the history of physiotherapy, the present article demonstrates how physiotherapists are influenced by social, cultural, and spiritual domains. It is challenging to generalise the results in every situation and geographical area. Therefore, physiotherapists should be proactive in addressing these healthy beliefs at the grassroots level within the healthcare society. To create a personalised treatment plan, goal-setting, and care plan for the patient, the physiotherapist finds great value in understanding the patient’s sociocultural and spiritual history.
Keywords
Cultural norms, Health, Social determinant, Sociocultural, Spirituality
DOI and Others
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2024/67564.19289
Date of Submission: Sep 16, 2023
Date of Peer Review: Dec 26, 2023
Date of Acceptance: Feb 26, 2024
Date of Publishing: Apr 01, 2024
AUTHOR DECLARATION:
• Financial or Other Competing Interests: None
• Was informed consent obtained from the subjects involved in the study? No
• For any images presented appropriate consent has been obtained from the subjects. NA
PLAGIARISM CHECKING METHODS:
• Plagiarism X-checker: Sep 17, 2023
• Manual Googling: Dec 30, 2023
• iThenticate Software: Feb 21, 2024 (6%)
ETYMOLOGY: Author Origin
EMENDATIONS: 6
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