Lee Muddle, Dr Cindy J. O’Malley, Ieva Stupans (Professor)
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Abstract
Objective
This paper investigates the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of osteopathy students who had opportunity to engage with differing curriculum interventions focused on patient communication, and compare these with those of industry professionals.
Method
Three different osteopathy student cohorts had opportunity to engage with different communication curriculum interventions. Using focus group discussions, perceptions, attitudes, and experiences about patient centred care were gathered and thematically analysed using a realist lens. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with industry professionals to capture their perceptions, attitudes and experiences about patient centred care and compared to those of the students.
Results
Cohorts with zero or one semester of advanced communication curriculum displayed underdeveloped concepts about the professional skill sets needed of an osteopath, patient-centred care and confidence and readiness for supervised clinical practise. In stark contrast, the one cohort who had opportunity to engage with the full communication curriculum i.e. introductory and advanced displayed views about patient centred care closely aligned with the views of industry professionals, demonstrated advanced ideas about skill sets of an osteopath, and were eager to commence supervised clinical practise.
Conclusion
An explicit and appropriately integrated curriculum appears to expedite student confidence and maturity to align more closely with industry professional views regarding the skill priorities needed of an osteopath.
期刊介绍:
The International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal that provides for the publication of high quality research articles and review papers that are as broad as the many disciplines that influence and underpin the principles and practice of osteopathic medicine. Particular emphasis is given to basic science research, clinical epidemiology and health social science in relation to osteopathy and neuromusculoskeletal medicine.
The Editorial Board encourages submission of articles based on both quantitative and qualitative research designs. The Editorial Board also aims to provide a forum for discourse and debate on any aspect of osteopathy and neuromusculoskeletal medicine with the aim of critically evaluating existing practices in regard to the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders and somatic dysfunction. All manuscripts submitted to the IJOM are subject to a blinded review process. The categories currently available for publication include reports of original research, review papers, commentaries and articles related to clinical practice, including case reports. Further details can be found in the IJOM Instructions for Authors. Manuscripts are accepted for publication with the understanding that no substantial part has been, or will be published elsewhere.