Date of Award
1998
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)
Department
Physical Therapy
First Advisor
Renee Mabey
Keywords
Physical Therapy -- utilization; Referral and Consultation
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to assess physicians' knowledge of and referral patterns for physical therapy. A questionnaire was developed using the scientific literature base as well as input from physical therapy faculty and practicing physicians. Subjects included Wyoming physicians from five specialty areas. Results were analyzed according to descriptive and analytical statistics and were shared with University of North Dakota faculty and the Wyoming chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Results suggest that physicians as a group are unaware of a significant number of physical therapy services. This study further demonstrated that physicians with better knowledge of physical therapy are apt to refer more patients to physical therapy. Finally, it was shown that physicians are receptive to learning more about physical therapy, especially by way of inservices.
Recommended Citation
Green, Gavin, "Physical Therapy Awareness and Referral Patterns of Physicians in Wyoming" (1998). Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects. 172.
https://commons.und.edu/pt-grad/172