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Physiotherapy in Afghanistan
ARMSTRONG J; AGER A
DISABIL REHABIL , 2006, vol. 28, n° 5, p. 315-322 Doc n°: 123916 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : KA91 - PHYSIOTHERAPIE Afghanistan has high levels of disability due to prolonged conflict. An important part of the reconstruction process in Afghanistan is strengthening health service capacity and, within this, rehabilitation services. Aims: To identify training needs of, and key issues affecting, Afghan physiotherapists. Methods. 20 interviews and clinical accompaniment of 15 physiotherapists/ physiotherapy assistants ( APA) carried out in the second quarter of 2003. Analysis was using a grounded theory approach. Results. Five themes emerged: ( 1) Low professional profile of physiotherapy; ( 2) Difficult working conditions; ( 3) Difficulty identifying personal training needs; ( 4) Difficulty with clinical reasoning at undergraduate level; ( 5) Variable levels of clinical competence. Discussion. Many of the challenges facing Afghan physiotherapists are not unique to Afghanistan but are exacerbated by a lack of government recognition of the profession. War has isolated Afghan physiotherapists from completed professional links and consequently the undergraduate curriculum had not matched developments in other comparable countries. Langue : ANGLAIS |
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