Satisfaction of spinal cord injury patients to balance group therapy in a specialized rehabilitation centre in Bangladesh

Abstract

Aim:The aim of the study was tofind out Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) inpatients satisfaction towards Balance Group Therapy (BGT) during theirstayat CRP in ward or half way hostel before their discharge and community reintegration. Objectives: To gather patient’s concepts, ideas, needs and recommendation’s towards balance group therapy, to find out the satisfaction or dissatisfaction of patients along with their reasons, to interpret the confidence as a preparation for go back to the community and understanding of the patients towards their community reintegration through balance group therapy. To identify the understanding between patients andthe clinical therapists, to find out the significant and importance of balance group therapy in their daily living and to gather the patients’ opinions towards the overall environment and times. Methodology: Qualitative research method was used. With self-administered questionnaire. Ten participants (Male: Female= 7: 3) were interviewed at Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed (CRP), Savar, Dhaka. Data analysis: Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: The major finding was; every participant expressed their satisfaction for balance group therapy interventions process which was provided during their stay at CRP, in here overall environment wasperfect.Duration & frequency which was selected and organized by the authority should be increased and the total items &repetitions of balance group therapy was enough for the participants, there was a good understanding between patients & the therapist, there were so many significance of balance group therapy to solving the problem and had the importance in their daily life. Towards community reintegration they fully prepared to do any kind of works and their confidence were improved, lastly they recommended: the therapy should start in time and the duration of balance group therapy should be extended. Conclusion: This study is a reflection of patient's satisfaction towards balance group therapy service. This is also the first study in this area. Key words: Balance Group therapy, Spinal cord injury, Satisfaction.