Attitude and Opinion Towards Pediatric Physical Therapy Among Parents of Children with Disability

Introduction: Evaluation and rehabilitation of problems in infants through adolescents are the focus of pediatric physical therapy. In addition to helping parents adequately prepare their kids for successful participation in their social environment and everyday activities. Parents need to receive knowledge regarding their child's daily care. For their child's therapeutic and supporting role in managing the disability requires positive and balanced interaction between parents and physical therapists. Aim: This study aimed to know the attitude and opinion toward pediatric physiotherapy among parents of children with disability Methodology: An observational study was conducted in Ahmedabad city. 51 parents of children with disability participated in this study. Parents completed a 27-item questionnaire of the Parents' Attitude and Opinion Questionnaire. Result: The result was carried out by using Microsoft Excel version 2016. Out of 51 sample sizes, 77% of parents had shown a positive attitude toward pediatric physical therapy, and 80% of parents believed that pediatric physical therapy helps improve their child’s functionality. Conclusion: The attitude towards pediatric physical therapy was moderately positive among parents of children with disability. They have positive opinions and are aware of the therapeutic effects of pediatric physical therapy for their children Key words: Attitude, Opinion, pediatric, physical therapy