Impact of the corona virus disease 2019 pandemic on physiotherapy services in Nigeria-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Impact of the corona virus disease 2019 pandemic on physiotherapy services in Nigeria

Published:2021-01-22 Issue:4 Volume:35 Page:369-373
ISSN:0857-4421
Container-title:Journal of Health Research
language:en
Short-container-title:JHR

Author:

Muhammad Daha Garba^ORCID,Musa Jamila Suleiman

Abstract

PurposeThis study aimed to explain the impact of the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on physiotherapy services in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThis is a commentary piece.FindingsThe pandemic has potential of reducing efficacy of physiotherapy services. It also showed that the mental health of local physiotherapists was badly affected. On the other hand, the pandemic allowed physiotherapists to support infectious disease prevention and control and as well as providing awareness of the role of physiotherapy in the management of respiratory diseases.Originality/valueIt shows the effect of COVID-19 on physiotherapy care.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Health Policy,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Health Policy

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