Amores, Joycelyn G.; De Luna, Hannah Grace E.; Octaviano, Eda Minette P.; Toines, Joyce Ann Marie L.; Gacot, Kathrina Jesy Ann G. and Areola, Friedrich Emmanuel Q. 4 0

Assessing Compliance of PLM Areas Commonly Accessed by PLM-CBR Patients to BP 344 6 6 Amores, Joycelyn G.; De Luna, Hannah Grace E.; Octaviano, Eda Minette P.; Toines, Joyce Ann Marie L.; Gacot, Kathrina Jesy Ann G. and Areola, Friedrich Emmanuel Q. - - - viii, 54 pages 28 cm. - - - - - . - . - 0 . - . - 0 .

Undergraduate (Thesis) Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila;College of Physical Therapy, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy





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ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 imposed the minimum standard for public and private buildings, promoting a barrier-free environment for persons with disability. Since the establishment of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila structural changes have been made, including the establishment of PLM-CBR physical therapy clinic. Disabled persons from and outside go to this clinic for services. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess if the PLM areas commonly accessed by patients of PLM-CBR abide with the provisions of Batas Pambansa 344, which promotes equal rights and accessibility of PWD's. Specifically, it identified the provisions and criteria that were commonly complied and not. Also, it identified which of the areas commonly assessed by PWDs was the most compliant and which one was least compliant. METHODS: This study is a descriptive research is a descriptive research. A self made audit checklist was used in assessing for compliance to BP 344 of areas commonly accessed by patients of PLM-CBR PT clinic was the least (27%). Out of the 82 provisions adapted from BP344, 11 had 100% compliance. The most complied provision in the 5 areas was under walkways. However, 39 had a percentage of 0% with 6 provisions not existent but a requirement. Conclusion: Areas commonly accessed by patients of PLM-CBR are generally non-compliant to BP 344. A significant number of the provisions are not being complied upon. PLM premises should be reviewed to make modifications of infrastructure, thus improve accessibility. Keywords: compliance, patients with disability, barrier-free environment, BP 344













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