Musculoskeletal Pain Disorder Patients’ Adherence to Physiotherapy Treatment: A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

Background & purpose: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are diseases or pain in the musculoskeletal system
of the human body, which consists of the joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons, and structures that support
the limbs, neck, and back. MSDs can be the result of a quick exertion (e.g., lifting a large object), repetitive strain,
or constant exposure to force, vibration, or awkward posture. The study aimed to determine musculoskeletal
pain disorder patients’ adherence to home-based physiotherapy programs in the outpatient musculoskeletal
department.
Methods: The cross-sectional study was chosen to carry out this study among 200 participants who were selected
according to inclusion criteria. The Adherence in Chronic Diseases Scale (ACDS) was used to assess the adherence
level to physiotherapy treatment. The study was conducted by using quantitative descriptive analysis.
Results: Most of the participants were medium adherent to physiotherapy treatment. Although this study found
a significant association between different socio-demographic factors with adherence to physiotherapy treatment
such as age, marital status, treatment sessions, and timely arrival for physiotherapy treatment.
Conclusion: This study concluded that most patients who are receiving treatment have moderate adherence to
prescribed physiotherapy treatment at home.