IJPR.2021.122
Type of Article: Original Research
Volume 9; Issue 3 (June 2021)
Page No.: 3834-3842
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2021.122
Perception and Knowledge Regarding Role of Physiotherapy in Oral/Mouth Cancer Survivors amongst Non-Medical Professionals: An E-Survey
Renu Pattanshetty *1, Siddhi Gotecha 2, Harshitha Hugar 3.
*1 Professor and Head, Department of Oncology Physiotherapy, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
2,3 Intern, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Renu Pattanshetty MPT, Ph.D., Professor and Head, Department of Oncology Physiotherapy, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
Mob. No.: +91 9448482564 E-Mail: renu_kori@rediffmail.com
ABSTRACT
Background & Objectives: About 5 million people are diagnosed with cancer worldwide. 50% are expected to live at least 5 years with most survivors living with cancer related disabilities. Physiotherapy rehabilitation becomes crucial for better quality of life after cancer treatment. The objective of the present study was to assess the perception and knowledge regarding role of physiotherapy in oral/mouth cancer survivors amongst non medical professionals in India.
Methodology: This e-survey was conducted using a self -prepared questionnaire in English language carried out for a period of 3 months. Questionnaire was circulated among respondents across India via social media
Results: Out of 265 respondents, a total of 92.8% respondents had fair knowledge regarding oral cancer and its causes. 57.7% respondents had knowledge about problems faced by oral cancer survivors. Physiotherapy as a treatment option was known to 87.9%. 75% respondents possessed knowledge of physiotherapy in treating functional limitations seen in oral cancer patients .
Conclusion: There was sufficient knowledge among the respondents regarding oral cancer and physiotherapy treatment in oral cancer survivors. However, there is a dire need to take measures to assess the awareness of physiotherapy in cancer to improve quality of life amongst rural population.
Key words: Perception, Oral cancer survivors, Human papilloma virus (HPV), Palliative care, Physiotherapy, Quality of life.
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