Contentiousness and frequency of ethical problems in professional practice according to physical therapists from La Matanza district. Descriptive study.
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https://doi.org/10.54789/rs.v2i2.25Keywords:
bioethics , kinesiology applied, physical therapy modalities, professional-patient relations, professional ethics, ArgentinaAbstract
Objective: to characterize the ethical problems that arise in the practice of physical therapy according to physical therapists who work in La Matanza district.
Materials and methods: A descriptive, observational and cross-sectional study was carried out, with a non-probabilistic, intentional sampling. The population consisted of professionals enrolled in the Colegio de Kinesiólogos de la Provincia de Buenos Aires. A structured questionnaire was designed and distributed through digital media. Data
collection was carried out between December 2021 and April 2022. The survey was anonymous and self-administered and inquired into five axes. Only the results for axis 5 (types of ethical problems) were included in this paper,
and 5 problematic scenarios (S) were found. Questions included the degree of conflict and frequency perceived in each scenario.
Results: All the situations presented were perceived as very problematic or somewhat problematic; and perceived as very frequent or frequent. S 3, 4 and 5 were considered the most problematic and frequent. S 1 was perceived as the least problematic.
Conclusions: Ethical problems related to work dynamics,
institutional practices, and the availability of resources were considered the most problematic and frequent. Those linked to the physical therapist-patient relationship were considered the least problematic, though frequent.
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