BTR 7: Health Literacy on Physical Therapy Among Senior Citizens and Community Health Workers

In this episode of Behind the Research, host Johan dela Paz welcomes Ms. Kriza Ganotisi and Prof. Ryan Dean Sucgang, faculty members from Mariano Marcos State University, to discuss their research titled "Health Literacy on Physical Therapy Among Senior Citizens with Physical Disability and Barangay Health Workers." The conversation delves into the significance of health literacy in physical therapy, particularly for senior citizens with physical disabilities, and the role of barangay (community) health workers in promoting this knowledge. The episode aims to bridge the gap between evidence and clinical practice, exploring how the findings from their research can impact the physical therapy profession in the Philippines. Tune in to gain insights into the study's methodology, data, and real-world implications for enhancing health literacy in the community.Download the full research here: Health Literacy on Physical Therapy among Senior Citizens with Physical Disability and Barangay Health Workers. https://soar.usa.edu/phjpt/vol3/iss3/2/ Subscribe to PT MEAL Podcast: https://ptmealpodcast.com