Sociology in Physiotherapy: Understanding Sociocultural Influences
Sociology plays a crucial role in physiotherapy as it helps professionals understand the societal and cultural factors that influence individuals. Through the study of social relationships and behaviors, physiotherapists can better address their clients' needs and provide tailored care. The application of sociological knowledge enhances the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions by considering the social context in which clients live and interact.
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Introduction to Sociology Dr. Ayushi Jain Dept Of Community Physiotherapy MGM Institute Of Physiotherapy Chh. Sambhajinagar
What is sociology The science of social phenomenon subjected to natural laws, the discovery of which is the objective of investigations Auguste Comte The scientific study of society Gidding and Gidding
The sociology is science of society. It studies the social relationships. It is the study of social life. It is the study of human behaviour in group situation. It deals with social actions. It studies social systems.
The above definitions are based on the following factors: Human beings have a propensity to organise their behaviour in groups in order to satisfy their needs and wants to fulfill necessary social function. The behaviours, thoughts and attitudes of human beings are determined to a large extent by the quality of the learned ways of interacting in groups. The social interaction in which one person influence the attitudes, thoughts, opinions and behaviour of another. Interaction pattern occurs within the large social systems in societies, groups, crowds, social classes, social institutions, neighbourhood and community
Sociology as a science: It emerged as a special discipline among the social sciences, considered as sciences of society. It studies social phenomenon Sociology is factual Sociology frames laws and attempts to predict Principles of sociology are universal It discovers the cause and effect relationship Sociological principles are veridical
The opposite 1. It lacks experimentation: 2. Lack of objectivity: The sociologists cannot maintain complete its objectivity in order to understand its external action. 3. Lack of exactivity: The laws and conclusions cannot be expressed in precise terms. The prediction might not be true. Findings are often limited in time and space. 4. Inability to measure subject matter. 5. It cannot make predictions correctly.
Application of Knowledge of Sociology in Physiotherapy Man is a socio-cultural being, gregarious in nature, always needs the company of fellow-beings. The professional like physiotherapists who spend most of their time with the clients should have through knowledge about society, environmental influences, situational factors, influencing areas, situational support of the client during the needed hour, individual felt needs and demands needs in order to identify the requirements based on the needs of the people, diagnose their health and sickness. The professionals has to understand the clients family back ground, cultural, customary habits, economical benefits so that, necessary interventions with adequate support can be planned and implemented from the family members and as well others members who will help the client.
Application of Knowledge of Sociology in Physiotherapy Sociology studies the relationship between human beings. Physiotherapist have to establish good interpersonal relationship, wins the confidentiality of the client so that the client will freely ventilate their feelings, thoughts with the therapist without any inhibitions, prejudice or bias. The process of clients care is essentially a social activity. The therapist will get first hand information from the client through sociological investigations methods like the health care professionals to gather the way of approaching the strange person, i.e. client. Family is the basic unit of society.
Application of Knowledge of Sociology in Physiotherapy When the client is healthy, automatically the entire family will be benefited thereby the society, in specific and community at large for the total welfare of the state and nation. Nearly 75% of physiotherapy activities is performed within the homes of disabled and those who are having physiotherapeutically oriented ailments. The therapist will be having more feasibility to understand the socio- economic, sociocultural background, nature of family
Application of Knowledge of Sociology in Physiotherapy The knowledge of sociology helps the physiotherapist to get more socialised with the client s family members. Hence, the knowledge of sociology helps the therapist to adapt his therapeutic activities according to the need and family s socio-cultural background and living condition of the patient.
Application of Knowledge of Sociology in Physiotherapy The knowledge gained by understanding the sociology, the therapist will able to counsel the client, make the client understand the deficit which he/ she acquired due to some pathology, not only the client but also the clients family members are also briefed about the problem of the client and explain to the members about the prognosis or the deficit which are permanent in nature and make the client understand the deficit and to start to live with it. Hence therapist can treat the client in a manner by which the client may be able to recover from his ailment quickly
