Satisfaction Outcomes of Physiotherapy Programs in Elderly Patients with Cervical Spondylosis at The University Teaching Hospital, Adult Hospital, Lusaka.

Abstract

Background: A person's age, career, lifestyle, and many other factors may contribute to the rapid rise in spine-related illnesses. Medication used after early discovery can help lower the disease's risk. However, the majority of data on the effectiveness of rehabilitation and physiotherapy programs for older individuals with cervical spondylosis can only be traced to other nations. As the existing data does not provide a comprehensive picture of cervical spondylosis experiences across the nation, Zambia finds it difficult to work within this constraint. The University Teaching Hospital is the country's highest referral hospital, catering to numerous referrals from all ten provinces of Zambia. The goal of this study, therefore, was to provide a clear picture of the satisfaction outcomes by describing the results of physiotherapy programs for senior patients at the University Teaching Hospital who have cervical spondylosis.

Objective: To ascertain the satisfaction outcomes of physiotherapy programs in elderly patients with cervical spondylosis at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Zambia.

Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study. Data processing and analysis were done using SPSS version 20.0 for Windows. A chi-square statistical test was used to determine the association of variables, and the significance level was set at 0.05.

Results: Respondents who took part in the study included 20 females (55.6%) and 16 males (44.4%), with the most participants having cervical spondylosis (CS) for less than a year (36.1%), followed by those who had cervical spondylosis for more than 5 years (27.7%).

Conclusion: The positive outcomes underscore the importance of continued investment in physiotherapy services, emphasizing patient- centered approaches and accessibility. By addressing the limitations and exploring future research avenues, healthcare providers can further enhance the quality of care and patient experiences.