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The Ethical Code of Conduct for Physiotherapists-An Axiological Analysis
Krzysztof Pezdek1, Robert Dobrowolski1
1Department of Physical Education and Sport, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|January 21, 2023
Summary
This study analyzes the core ethical values in physiotherapy, such as care and professionalism, as outlined in the Ethical Code of Conduct for Physiotherapists. These values are crucial for physiotherapists to internalize during training and practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Professionalism in Healthcare
Background:
- Physiotherapy practice is guided by a code of conduct.
- Understanding the ethical underpinnings is essential for professional integrity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To perform an axiological analysis of the Ethical Code of Conduct for Physiotherapists.
- To identify and examine the fundamental ethical values in physiotherapy.
Main Methods:
- Axiological analysis of the physiotherapy Ethical Code of Conduct.
- Identification of explicitly stated and implicitly derived ethical values.
Main Results:
- Key ethical values identified include care, professionalism, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and respect for patient dignity and autonomy.
- These values are derived from physiotherapy theory, practice, and socio-cultural contexts.
Conclusions:
- The identified ethical values form the axiological basis of physiotherapy.
- Physiotherapists must internalize these values through education and practice for effective patient care and professional conduct.
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