Malaysia
Welcome to Worldwide Physical Therapy Practice: a focus on Primary Care Physical Therapy
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Original Editor - Jetro Tenerife
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Patient Access to Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy Services / Entry Point
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In the urban settings, the patient would be visiting hospitals and doctor’s office to get access to rehabilitation. In the Rural settings, there is a two-tier system of community clinics and health clinics. For medical care, patients go to community clinics first and, if more assistance is needed, then they are referred to health clinics. The community clinics are managed by community nurse, while a health management officer or family medicine specialist is in-charge in health clinics. The physician from the health clinic can then refer patients to therapy. (1) Ariff and Lieng (1) also mentioned that people in the rural areas tend to go to traditional healers for musculoskeletal conditions.
Therapist Preparation[edit | edit source]
Degree/Credentialing
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The Laurete International University (2) offers a four-year Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy with 1,600 clinical skills training. Students should have completed a Foundation Program in Science for five credit units prior to admission.
Specialization
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The University of Teknologi Mara (3) offers a 6-10 semester course leading to a post-degree in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Science - Respiratory Physiotherapy by Research.
Professional Associations[edit | edit source]
- What are the professional associations associated with Physiotherapy or Physial Therapy in this country?
Information about the Patient Community[edit | edit source]
- What is the population these PT’s serve?
- What are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the population served?
Social/Cultural Influences[edit | edit source]
- What is the influence of the family on a patient's health status?
- What are the typical patient's living conditions, family dynamics, and cultural back ground?
Delivery of Care[edit | edit source]
- Is delivery of care provided in a timely manner?
- Special methods? Home health etc
Type of Health System[edit | edit source]
- Is it a national health system with universal access?
Payment System[edit | edit source]
- What methods to patient use to pay for service? (Insurance, bartering etc.)
