Jason Xi, Harneet Somal, Luka Eskic, Tanha Patel, Saara Mohamed, Nicole Liolios, David M Walton, James Shaw
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Purpose: This study explores Canadian physical therapy (PT) leaders' knowledge of digital technologies and examines their beliefs about the ways in which emerging technologies will shape PT practice in the future. Method: We recruited 11 physical therapists with leadership roles at universities, commercial technology vendors, clinics, and regulatory bodies. We conducted semi-structured interviews and then analyzed them using the DEPICT model. Results: Participants were most knowledgeable in the use of telerehabilitation in PT practice. Participants believed there were opportunities for and challenges with the further integration of technology into the profession. Participants believed technology is increasingly pressuring the profession to change. A subset of participants believed the idea of professional evolution and maturity should serve as a lens through which the profession views the implications and further integration of technology into physical therapy care. Last, we found that access to care was a focal point for discussion of the integration of technology into the profession. Conclusions: The findings underscore the importance of further research and policy development regarding the maturity of the PT profession, with a particular focus on the interconnected issues of digital technology and access to care.
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Physiotherapy Canada is the official, scholarly, refereed journal of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), giving direction to excellence in clinical science and reasoning, knowledge translation, therapeutic skills and patient-centred care.
Founded in 1923, Physiotherapy Canada meets the diverse needs of national and international readers and serves as a key repository of inquiries, evidence and advances in the practice of physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy Canada publishes the results of qualitative and quantitative research including systematic reviews, meta analyses, meta syntheses, public/health policy research, clinical practice guidelines, and case reports. Key messages, clinical commentaries, brief reports and book reviews support knowledge translation to clinical practice.
In addition to delivering authoritative, original scientific articles and reports of significant clinical studies, Physiotherapy Canada’s editorials and abstracts are presented in both English and French, expanding the journal’s reach nationally and internationally. Key messages form an integral part of each research article, providing a succinct summary for readers of all levels. This approach also allows readers to quickly get a feel for ‘what is already known’ and ‘what this study adds to’ the subject.
Clinician’s commentaries for key articles assist in bridging research and practice by discussing the article’s impact at the clinical level. The journal also features special themed series which bring readers up to date research supporting evidence-informed practice.
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) is the national professional association representing almost 15,000 members distributed throughout all provinces and territories. CPA’s mission is to provide leadership and direction to the physiotherapy profession, foster excellence in practice, education and research, and promote high standards of health in Canada.
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