喀麦隆物理治疗师对高危或患有心血管疾病人群的健康促进实践、信心及认知:一项定性研究

Cameroonian Physiotherapists' Practice, Confidence, and Perception of Health Promotion for People at Risk or with Cardiovascular Diseases: A Qualitative Study.

作者信息

Ngeh Etienne Ngeh, Young Rachel, Kuaban Christopher, McLean Sionnadh, Strafford Ben W, Lidster Joanne

机构信息

Research Organization for Health Education and Rehabilitation-Cameroon (ROHER-CAM), Mankon, Bamenda P.O. Box 818, Cameroon.

Department of Allied Health Professions, Sheffield Hallam University, L108, 36 Collegiate Crescent, Sheffield S10 2BP, UK.

出版信息

Healthcare (Basel). 2025 May 17;13(10):1172. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13101172.

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and their risk factors are increasing with associated disability and mortality burden globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries, including Cameroon. Physiotherapist-led health promotion (PLHP) interventions provide opportunities to improve health and reduce this burden. Understanding physiotherapists' practice, confidence, and perception is crucial for designing effective, context-specific PLHP interventions. This qualitative study explored physiotherapists' practice, perceptions, and confidence in delivering PLHP to pwCVDs in Cameroon. Sixteen participants completed the interviews, and analyses of the transcripts generated three main themes, which included (1) the perception of physiotherapists' roles in health promotion (HP), (2) current practice of PLHP, and (3) competence in the delivery of PLHP. Physiotherapists believe that delivering HP interventions in practice is within their professional role. Current HP practice was limited to exercise, physical activity, and dietary/nutritional interventions. Participants reported a lack of knowledge and formal training in PLHP delivery. Despite intense interest in HP, HP practice among physiotherapists is limited in scope, is under-resourced, and is limited by a lack of confidence in delivering behavioural change interventions. These findings are relevant for the design of appropriate clinical training and policies for the care of pwCVDs.

摘要

心血管疾病(CVDs)及其风险因素在全球范围内不断增加,带来了相关的残疾和死亡负担,在包括喀麦隆在内的低收入和中等收入国家尤为如此。由物理治疗师主导的健康促进(PLHP)干预措施为改善健康状况和减轻这一负担提供了机会。了解物理治疗师的实践、信心和认知对于设计有效的、因地制宜的PLHP干预措施至关重要。这项定性研究探讨了喀麦隆物理治疗师在为心血管疾病患者提供PLHP方面的实践、认知和信心。16名参与者完成了访谈,对访谈记录的分析产生了三个主要主题,包括(1)物理治疗师在健康促进(HP)中的角色认知,(2)PLHP的当前实践,以及(3)提供PLHP的能力。物理治疗师认为在实践中提供HP干预属于他们的专业职责。当前的HP实践仅限于运动、体育活动和饮食/营养干预。参与者报告称在提供PLHP方面缺乏知识和正规培训。尽管对HP有着浓厚兴趣,但物理治疗师中的HP实践在范围上有限,资源不足,且因在实施行为改变干预方面缺乏信心而受到限制。这些发现对于设计针对心血管疾病患者护理的适当临床培训和政策具有参考价值。

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