Rehabilitation Education and a Training Trial for Clinical Staff: Examination of a Lecture Intervention by Questionnaire Surveys

Abstract

[Purpose] Rehabilitation is important for clinics in community-based integrated care systems. The aim of this study was to clarify the perspectives of clinical rehabilitation of doctors, nurses, physical therapists and social workers (staff) working at the same clinic. [Subjects and Methods] We gave a lecture about rehabilitation and conducted questionnaire surveys of the staff before and after the lecture. Questionnaire responses were compared. [Results] Staff showed improved awareness of rehabilitation after the lecture. [Conclusion] These results suggest that rehabilitation education and training system at clinics is essential for staff.