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Research Paper | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024

Professional Values and Perception of Knowledge regarding Professional Ethics in Physiotherapy Students in Navi Mumbai: An Observational Study

Anwiksha Mahadik | Rincy Sibi Joseph ^[2]

Abstract: Background: Professional values have been described as the ?basic and fundamental beliefs, the unquestioned premises upon which its [a profession's] very existence rests?. Over the past decade, physiotherapy practice has moved increasingly into wider and more diverse contexts. Patients have the right to equal, respectful treatment. Nowadays, one third of patient complaints concern health care staff?s behavior towards patients. Objective: To find out the awareness about professional values among physiotherapy students and to find out the awareness about perception of knowledge regarding professional ethics in physiotherapy students. Methods: A total of 388 students participated in the study. Axiologic estimation of professional values questionnaire and Perceptions of knowledge regarding professional ethics in physiotherapy questionnaire were given to the participants. Data was collected and analysis was done using Ms Excel. Results: 90% of the students considered responsibility and simplicity as highly compulsory professional values and abnegation as the lowest compulsory. The level of importance of other professional values varies with respect for life being highly important. In addition, physical therapy students have moderate perception about the knowledge regarding moral values, bioethical principles and behavioral rules. More than 90% of students have least knowledge regarding the methods used to analyze the problems and ethical dilemmas of the profession. Conclusion: Study concluded that professional values and ethics are one of the key pillars for good practice in the physiotherapy profession.

Keywords: Professional values, ethics, moral values, autonomy

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024,

Pages: 1857 - 1864