Perception of Community Based Rehabilitation as a Post Graduate Specialty Subject amongst Physiotherapy Students Panhale Vrushali, Associate Professor, Parkar Hadiya, Intern MGM College of Physiotherapy, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai Online published on 15 January, 2013. Abstract Background Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) (or Community Medical Sciences) is offered as a Post Graduate (PG) specialty subject to Physiotherapy graduates. The present study was undertaken to find out the perception of undergraduate (UG) physiotherapy students of CBR as a PG specialty subject. Method A survey of 50 students from one University was conducted using a self-made questionnaire. Observations were made & data was analyzed. Result 78% students want to pursue PG but only 13% out of that want to specialize in CBR. 26% students do not feel competent at all to treat cases related to CBR & 21% students feel less competent to treat as compared to other specialties. But it was also seen that 29% students will opt for CBR if that is the only PG seat available which shows they are open about accepting it as a specialty & hence consider specializing Conclusion It is concluded that though majority students are interested in pursuing PG degree only a few amongst them are willing to take up CBR as a specialty. However, some students are ready to specialize in CBR even if it is not their 1st choice shows that students are ready to accept this as a specialty & thus there is scope for further professional development in this area. Top Keywords Community Based Rehabilitation, Student Perception, PG Specialty. Top |