Graduation Date
Fall 2019
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Exercise Science
Committee Chair Name
Dr. Whitney Ogle
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Dr. Gregg Gold
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Dr. Ara Pachmayer
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Fourth Committee Member Name
Rock Braithwaite
Fourth Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Physical, Therapist, Assistants, Views, Experiences, Patient, Use, Marijuana, Cannabis, Regimen, Opinions, Survey, Information, Health, Conversations
Subject Categories
Kinesiology
Abstract
Conditions seen within physical therapy settings overlap with reasons that patients seek marijuana. For this reason, information about these professionals’ outlooks on patients’ marijuana use in prime. Purpose: Gain current views and experiences of physical therapists (PTs)/physical therapist assistants (PTAs) on their patients’ use of marijuana in the physical therapy field. Methods: PTs/PTAs were invited to complete an anonymous survey asking relative PT/PTA views, experiences, and understanding of patients’ marijuana use. Results: PTs/PTAs who have had experience (did not have experience) with patients who use marijuana received information about marijuana from news media - 61% (60%), patients - 68% (15%), and friends & family - 47% (35%). 72.17 percent reported having experience working with patients who use marijuana. PTs/PTAs agreed that: marijuana has health benefits for people who suffer from chronic debilitating conditions, there needs to be more research on the role of marijuana in physical therapy, and training should be incorporated into PT curriculum. Discussion: PTs/PTAs were likely to receive information about marijuana through news and their patients; not peer-reviewed publications. PTs/PTAs who had experiences working with patients who use marijuana could benefit from more in-depth conversations with patients about their marijuana usage. PTs/PTAs are aware of patients’ marijuana usage and support acquiring more knowledge of marijuana through further research, education, and conversations. Conclusion: Because PTs/PTAs have already begun working with patients who use marijuana, it is vital that more research into the effects of marijuana is conducted and peer-reviewed information be made available for practicing PTs/PTAs and students.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Basurto, Arturo De La O Jr., "Physical therapist views and experiences with patient use of marijuana" (2019). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 339.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/339
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Exercise Science Commons, Health and Medical Administration Commons, Medical Education Commons, Medical Humanities Commons, Other Kinesiology Commons, Patient Safety Commons, Physical Therapy Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons