Necessity of Physical Therapy in the Field of Psychiatry

Abstract

[Purpose] To investigate the efficacy of physical therapy addressing the activities of daily living (ADL) ability and psychological functions of psychiatric inpatients exhibiting physical complications. [Subjects and Methods] The Barthel Index and Global Assessment of Physical Functioning scores of psychiatric inpatients were collected from medical records at the start and end of physical therapy. [Results] The scores of both assessments were significantly higher on completion of the physical therapy. [Conclusion] The results suggest that physical therapy for psychiatric inpatients with physical complications can improve not only ADL ability, but also psychological function.