Thesis (BS Physical Therapy) - Mariano Marcos State University

ABSTRACT
AQUINO EP, BAGASOL MLNVP, BALLESTEROS FKS, FLORESCA CJ,
MAGALING DKP, Mariano Marcos State University. May 2021. Physical Therapy
Internship During The COVID-19 Pandemic.
Adviser: Dr. Cheryll Didi Nellie N. Obra
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an impact on the world. During this crisis
many educational activities have been affected. However, it is still unclear how it impactec
the physical therapy internship since there are still limited studies andinsuffiecien
dataavailable. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the impact of the COVID-1
pandemic during the physical therapy internship of batch 2019-2020 students of Marian
Marcos State University.
This study used quantitative descriptive research design. Skills for Learne
Questionnaire of Faathir (2019) was adapted for the survey questionnaire distribut
online through Google forms. Descriptive statistics such as frequency. percentage, a
mean were used for analysis.
The interns were assessed to be very good in interpersonal and intrapers
skills, while good in intellectual skills. Also, alternative activities like special projects
on-hand review materials were alternative solutions given for the unrendered clinical
Furthermore, safety measures like wearing masks, social distancing, and perform
handwashing techniques were implemented. Problems regarding transportation
experienced. Online demonstrations, case presentations, reviews, and discussions
considered the best practices during the internship. As such, these activities
recommended together with telerehabilitation as alternatives for internship in the
normal.
The COVID-19 pandemic has truly impacted the clinical internship of the aca
year 2019-2020. With the changes expected to happen to physical therapy interns.