THỰC TRẠNG HIỂU BIẾT CỦA SINH VIÊN KHỐI NGÀNH SỨC KHỎE TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC PHENIKAA VỀ CHUYÊN NGÀNH PHỤC HỒI CHỨC NĂNG

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the comprehension of Rehabilitation major among health sciences students at Phenikaa University. Research Design and Participants: A crosssectional descriptive study involved 130 health students from Phenikaa University, selected using convenient sampling. Participants were interviewed using a questionnaire focusing on various aspects of the rehabilitation specialty, including its popularity, scope, and common misconceptions. Results: The rehabilitation major was found to be widely recognized among health students, with 99% of participants indicating awareness of the program. However, only 26.9% of students were able to accurately identify all fields within the specialty. Moreover, students who had previous exposure to rehabilitation studies demonstrated significantly higher levels of knowledge compared to those without such exposure, with correct response rates of 58.8% and 6.4% respectively (p< 0.05). Additionally, 50.8% of subjects exhibited confusion between rehabilitation majors and traditional medicine, while 73.8% mistakenly believed that Rehabilitation Technicians primarily engage in nursing tasks.Conclusion: The findings of this study reveal that the understanding of the rehabilitation major among health students at Phenikaa University remains relatively limited, with only 20-50% of respondents providing accurate definitions and specialized field identification. Furthermore, there exists a notable misconception regarding the scope of activities and responsibilities of Rehabilitation Technicians within hospital settings. Future research endeavors should encompass a larger sample size, encompassing students from diverse health-related majors, to facilitate a more comprehensive and objective assessment.