Original Research Article Community Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Outcomes in Nigeria: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Physiotherapists in Enugu State

Background: Most people with physical disabilities require physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Professionals who provide these services should have the responsibility of providing information to enable people with disabilities to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare. Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) is a multidisciplinary concern involving various professionals. Enugu state, like many places in Nigeria, lack a well-defined Community Physiotherapy (CP) and CBR services and thus do not benefit from the input of rehabilitation specialists. Objective: To determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of physiotherapists in Enugu State, South Eastern Nigeria, towards CP and CBR. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of respondents (physiotherapists) in Enugu state to determine their knowledge, attitude and practice of CP and CBR. Results: The knowledge (22.7%), attitude (0.9%)) and practice (31.8%) of the respondents in relation to CP and CBR were poor. Knowledge was not influenced by gender, job designation/rank, place of work and years of practice (P>0.05). However, attitude and practic