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August 20, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Task-oriented training in stroke rehabilitation: Qualitative study on perspectives and challenges among Pakistani physiotherapists

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AAAyesha AfridiAMArshad Nawaz MalikNRNeha Raheel

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Qualitative study reveals challenges in applying task oriented training in stroke rehabilitation, indicating need for reforms.

Key Points

  • Eighty-two percent of physiotherapists reported using task oriented training for motor and balance recovery, but cognitive rehabilitation was less emphasized.
  • Major barriers included resource limitations impacting 68% of participants, with time constraints and cultural beliefs also noted.
  • Qualitative descriptive study conducted via semi-structured interviews with 22 experienced physiotherapists in Pakistan.
  • Standardized guidelines and enhanced training are needed to improve task oriented training efficacy in stroke rehabilitation.

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Afridi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af3e49cf1dd9ea359eb56bhttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0330634
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