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Integrating Functional Anatomy into Dry Needling Education in a DPT Curriculum. 在DPT课程中将功能解剖学融入干针教学。

Journal of Allied Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.21091/jah.2026.01007

Wanli Lei, Mitchell Wolden

{"title":"Integrating Functional Anatomy into Dry Needling Education in a DPT Curriculum.","authors":"Wanli Lei, Mitchell Wolden","doi":"10.21091/jah.2026.01007","DOIUrl":"10.21091/jah.2026.01007","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Dry needling (DN) is increasingly included in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curricula, yet standardized education integrating functional anatomy and clinical reasoning is limited. This study evaluated the impact of an intensive, anatomy-based DN elective on students' perceived knowledge, confidence, clinical skills, and pain relief.Methods: Thirteen third-year DPT students completed a pre-post study involving a DN course that combined functional anatomy instruction, hands-on practice, and case-based learning. Outcomes included self-reported knowledge and confidence (via Likert-scale surveys), clinical competence (Objective Structured Clinical Examination, OSCE), and open-ended feedback. Quantitative data were analyzed using paired t-tests and effect sizes.Results: Students reported significant gains in knowledge and confidence post-course (p p< 0.01; Cohen's d = 1.4-2.8). Among those with pre-existing pain, DN reduced symptoms by an average of 65%. Qualitative feedback highlighted strong satisfaction with course content and clinical applicability. All students passed the OSCE, though one demonstrated lower anatomy knowledge and confidence.Conclusion: A focused, anatomy-integrated DN course enhanced DPT students' perceived clinical preparedness and skill. Embedding functional anatomy and clinical reasoning into DN education may support skill development and inform multimodal strategies in physical therapy training.","PeriodicalId":35979,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Allied Health","volume":"55 1","pages":"55-68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147390994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of Patient Experiential Video on Empathy and Education for Surgical Aseptic Technique Among Certified Surgical Technologists: A Randomized Posttest Trial. 患者体验视频对持证外科技术人员手术无菌技术移情和教育的影响：一项随机后试验。

Journal of Allied Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.21091/jah.2026.01004

Stephen G Wilson, Candace L Ayars

{"title":"Effect of Patient Experiential Video on Empathy and Education for Surgical Aseptic Technique Among Certified Surgical Technologists: A Randomized Posttest Trial.","authors":"Stephen G Wilson, Candace L Ayars","doi":"10.21091/jah.2026.01004","DOIUrl":"10.21091/jah.2026.01004","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Certified surgical technologists (CSTs) promote asepsis principles due to their specialized education, help¬ing to minimize surgical site infections (SSIs). However, closing the empathy gap could support understanding and commitment to aseptic technique and improve outcomes.Methods: A single intervention, randomized posttest control group design was used to study the effect of a patient experiential video on the state empathy and aseptic technique performance of a convenience sample of CSTs (n = 133). The predictive ability of empathy and safety on CST exam scores was also examined. Data were analyzed using a multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) controlling for CST exam scores, independent t-tests, and regression analysis.Results: Differences between the means for the experimental and control groups were not significant. There was a statistically significant increase in mean associative empathy scores between the groups of 1.18 points, 95% CI [-0.01, 2.36], t(131) = 1.96, p < 0.05, d = 0.341. Empathy and safety scores statistically significantly predicted CST score (adjusted R2 = 0.14, p < 0.005). The aseptic safety score added significantly to the prediction, p = 0.001.Conclusion: The significant difference in associative empathy scores produced by a patient-presented video could reduce the empathy gap, reduce psychological reactance, and improve aseptic techniques for CSTs.","PeriodicalId":35979,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Allied Health","volume":"55 1","pages":"33-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147390835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Influence of Pain Science Continuing Education on Physical Therapy Clinical Instructors' Knowledge, Confidence, Beliefs, and Practice Patterns in Persistent Pain Management. 疼痛科学继续教育对物理治疗临床指导员持续疼痛管理知识、信心、信念和实践模式的影响。

Journal of Allied Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.21091/jah.2026.01022

Christopher A Covert, Rebecca Greenwood, Steven G Lesh

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Physical Therapy Students' Perspective of Treating Patients with Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome as a Member of a Student-led Interprofessional Care Team. 物理治疗专业学生作为学生领导的跨专业护理团队成员治疗急性后COVID-19综合征患者的观点

Journal of Allied Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.21091/jah.2026.01001

Christopher S Walter, Sheena W CarlLee, T Scott Warmack, Angel M Holland

{"title":"Physical Therapy Students' Perspective of Treating Patients with Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome as a Member of a Student-led Interprofessional Care Team.","authors":"Christopher S Walter, Sheena W CarlLee, T Scott Warmack, Angel M Holland","doi":"10.21091/jah.2026.01001","DOIUrl":"10.21091/jah.2026.01001","url":null,"abstract":"Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS) presents with persistent, multisystem symptoms and uncertain treatment pathways, challenging healthcare teams to collaborate across disciplines. This study explores physical therapist students' experience participating in a student-led interprofessional PACS clinic. Sixteen second-year DPT students completed a structured written reflection following their participation in the clinic. Reflections were analyzed using constructivist grounded theory and a general inductive approach to identify key themes. Three primary themes emerged: 1) the importance of strong communication within the interprofessional team; 2) the value of interprofessional collaboration in complex, uncertain care; and 3) a need for greater knowledge and resources related to PACS. Although students appreciated the importance of team-based communication, many struggled to assert their role within the group, reflecting the ongoing development of professional identity and interprofessional confidence. The evolving nature of PACS care further challenged students to think critically and rely on collective decision-making. These findings suggest that student-led clinics, particularly those centered on medically complex conditions, offer valuable opportunities for experiential learning, interprofessional identity or team identify formation, and interprofessional skill development. These findings support the integration of complex interprofessional clinical experiences into allied health training to enhance role clarity, communication, and clinical readiness.","PeriodicalId":35979,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Allied Health","volume":"55 1","pages":"3-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147391148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Debt Burden and Impact on Physical Therapy Students. 债务负担及其对理疗专业学生的影响。

Journal of Allied Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.21091/jah.2026.01005

Michael J Turner, Xi Ning, Eric Coley, Yinghao Pan, J P Barfield

{"title":"Debt Burden and Impact on Physical Therapy Students.","authors":"Michael J Turner, Xi Ning, Eric Coley, Yinghao Pan, J P Barfield","doi":"10.21091/jah.2026.01005","DOIUrl":"10.21091/jah.2026.01005","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Financing of professional physical therapy programs has shifted over the last decade with tuition increases of over 100% during this timeframe despite only a 10% rise in salaries.Purpose: We evaluated the debt burden of students enrolled in full-time Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs to determine the percentage of students likely to be negatively affected by debt service upon graduation.Methods: A survey was distributed to responders (N = 703) who represented 1st-year (35%), 2nd-year (34%), and 3rd-year (31%) students from public (45%) and private (52%) institutions.Results: Responders borrowed $101,444 ± $53,102 to pay for their program (median $100,000, mode $150,000). Almost 50% of students enrolled in private programs reported the total debt (undergraduate loan plus DPT loan) would surpass the $150,000 threshold identified as benchmark for net present value. As a percentage of salary, the sample would pay approximately 20% to service the debt in 120 months (10 years) and the debt would only represent 10% of salary if the repayment was made over a period of 25 years.Conclusion: As a result of this borrowing and repayment, graduates should expect financial burdens, professional choices based on income, and impacts on personal decisions.","PeriodicalId":35979,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Allied Health","volume":"55 1","pages":"41-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147390762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Perceptions of Group Work on Student Learning in Entry-Level Physical Therapist Education: A Qualitative Study. 初级物理治疗师教育中团体工作对学生学习的认知：一项质性研究。

Journal of Allied Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.21091/jah.2026.01002

Elaina Manolis, Pamela Donlan

{"title":"Perceptions of Group Work on Student Learning in Entry-Level Physical Therapist Education: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Elaina Manolis, Pamela Donlan","doi":"10.21091/jah.2026.01002","DOIUrl":"10.21091/jah.2026.01002","url":null,"abstract":"Small group work, defined as two or more students interdependently working together to achieve specific objectives, is a strategy that has been adopted in physical therapy and health professions curricula to foster deep learning and help develop clinical competencies. Research on the value of group work has yielded mixed results, with some studies suggesting that this approach expands critical thinking and boosts student performance and others claiming that it gives way to superficial learning and limited learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to explore student perceptions about how small group work impacts student learning in physical therapist education. A qualitative content analysis approach was employed, with data collection through a semi-structured, in person focus group interview. Analysis of data yielded 3 major themes: 1) educational value impacted by design, 2) personal growth enhanced, and 3) scope of knowledge limited. Participants (n=7) underscored the importance of a deliberate pedagogy in crafting a meaningful educational experience, highlighted how group assignments fostered perspective transformation and adaptability, and simultaneously raised concern about the ability of group assignments to build cognitive domain knowledge. Findings shed light on the importance of considering how and when group work is integrated into physical therapy courses. Educators should be attentive to how group assessments are weighted toward individual grades, as well as how effective group work is in achieving course objectives.","PeriodicalId":35979,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Allied Health","volume":"55 1","pages":"11-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147391097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Inappropriate Patient Sexual Behaviors Toward Physical Therapy Students: A Survey of Recent Graduates. 对物理治疗专业学生的不当性行为：一项近期毕业生的调查。

Journal of Allied Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.21091/jah.2026.01008

David P Smelser, Daphne Greenberg, Eric R Wright

{"title":"Inappropriate Patient Sexual Behaviors Toward Physical Therapy Students: A Survey of Recent Graduates.","authors":"David P Smelser, Daphne Greenberg, Eric R Wright","doi":"10.21091/jah.2026.01008","DOIUrl":"10.21091/jah.2026.01008","url":null,"abstract":"This study sought to estimate the prevalence of inappropriate patient sexual behaviors (IPSBs) directed toward physical therapy students in the United States. Secondary objectives were to estimate whether IPSB is primarily performed by individuals with cognitive impairments, whether students report IPSB, whether students find their clinical instructor (CI) or faculty members' responses helpful, and whether students receive training on IPSB in school. A survey was distributed to 793 individuals who had graduated from physical therapy programs in the United States within the prior year. Respondents were asked if they had experienced specific IPSBs during their clinical experiences, the cognitive status of the individuals engaging in those behaviors, and whether they told anyone about their worst experience. If a respondent told a CI or a faculty member, they were asked if that individual's response was helpful. 68 responses were received, and 80.9% reported experiencing IPSB. For most inappropriate behaviors, respondents indicated that cognitively intact individuals were the most common offenders. 62% of respondents reported their worst experience of IPSB to their CIs, but only 8% reported the experience to faculty. When reported, most respondents found their CI or faculty member's response helpful. Over half received training on IPSB in school.","PeriodicalId":35979,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Allied Health","volume":"55 1","pages":"69-75"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147390870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Imposter Phenomenon in Allied Health Students: A Mixed-Methods Study Using Questionnaire and Qualitative Analysis. 联合医疗学生中的冒名顶替现象：一项采用问卷调查和定性分析的混合方法研究。

Journal of Allied Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.21091/jah.2026.01017

LaToya Green, Emily S Hughes, Pamela Lewis-Kipkulei, Thomas W Williamson, Myra M Meekins, Chelsea Peeler, Carlos Clardy, Jennifer Hausladen, Keisha Burnett, Cassandra Christiansen, Robert Hatfield, Carol C Likens

{"title":"Imposter Phenomenon in Allied Health Students: A Mixed-Methods Study Using Questionnaire and Qualitative Analysis.","authors":"LaToya Green, Emily S Hughes, Pamela Lewis-Kipkulei, Thomas W Williamson, Myra M Meekins, Chelsea Peeler, Carlos Clardy, Jennifer Hausladen, Keisha Burnett, Cassandra Christiansen, Robert Hatfield, Carol C Likens","doi":"10.21091/jah.2026.01017","DOIUrl":"10.21091/jah.2026.01017","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Imposter phenomenon (IP) occurs when high-achieving individuals have self-doubt combined with fear of being exposed as a fraud, despite successes.Purpose: This study explored the prevalence of IP in allied health students and their level of confidence in professional and academic development.Method: Mixed methods were utilized to explore allied health students' confidence in their academic achievements. The Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS) was distributed with open-ended questions. Qualitative data were analyzed using a thematic open-coding approach.Results: Survey respondents who completed the quantitative and qualitative sections of the survey (n=141) were predominantly female (92%) and White (74%). All participants reported experiencing IP; most reported frequent (41%) or intense (22%) IP characteristics. Two themes were derived from qualitative data, which were alienation and self-awareness. The theme of alienation captured participants' experiences of peer competition alongside disclosures of mental health challenges. The theme of self-awareness emerged through participants' descriptions of how they managed emotional experiences, including internalizing or minimizing feelings, seeking support through conversations with others, or, at times, not engaging in coping efforts.Discussion: Allied health programs maintain strict academic standards, which may contribute to students' IP. More research on IP is warranted in these students to determine its prevalence in other groups. Access to campus emotional support resources should be made available to students and professional mentorship programs may help to alleviate IP.","PeriodicalId":35979,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Allied Health","volume":"55 1","pages":"87-92"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147390933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Experiential Learning Activities Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Health Professions Education: A Scoping Review. 在卫生专业教育中解决健康的社会决定因素的体验式学习活动：范围审查。

Journal of Allied Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.21091/jah.2026.01016

Gwendolyn Larsen, Anne W Thompson

{"title":"Experiential Learning Activities Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Health Professions Education: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Gwendolyn Larsen, Anne W Thompson","doi":"10.21091/jah.2026.01016","DOIUrl":"10.21091/jah.2026.01016","url":null,"abstract":"Social determinants of health (SDH) account for 50% of the variance in health outcomes and significantly contribute to health disparities. Proven strategies to address SDH in practice require interprofessional collaboration and community partnerships. Health professions students need to understand how to work in an interprofessional team to address the impact of SDH health outcomes and develop the skills to affect change in health disparities. This scoping review examined the literature on the outcomes of experiential, interprofessional education curricula designed to address SDH within the health professions. PubMed Central (PMC) and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) databases identified 346 articles; 30 studies met the inclusion criteria for analysis. Data were summarized and findings were categorized by learning outcomes using an expanded version of the Kirkpatrick Model. Evidence from this review shows that interprofessional models of training that incorporate student-led, community-based supports and interventions for underserved populations may lead to higher impact learning outcomes of SDH, including transfer of skills and patient benefit, when compared to other experiential learning activities without an intervention component, such as simulation or community-based exposure experiences. Instructors should consider the desired learning outcomes in designing interprofessional experiences that include SDH objectives.","PeriodicalId":35979,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Allied Health","volume":"55 1","pages":"147-161"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147390811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A Fresh Look at Post-ACDF Dysphagia and SLP Role in Acute Management. 重新审视acdf后吞咽困难和SLP在急性治疗中的作用。

Journal of Allied Health Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.21091/jah.2026.01014

Tanaya A Yidin

{"title":"A Fresh Look at Post-ACDF Dysphagia and SLP Role in Acute Management.","authors":"Tanaya A Yidin","doi":"10.21091/jah.2026.01014","DOIUrl":"10.21091/jah.2026.01014","url":null,"abstract":"Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a commonly performed procedure for the treatment of cervical spine pathologies, such as disc disorders and myelopathy. Patients with cervical spine disorders suffer neck pain, numbness, and in severe cases, weakness of the extremities. When patients fail conservative management, surgical treatment can be beneficial. An anterior approach to the cervical spine is preferential due to relatively low complication rates; however, dysphagia is a common and troublesome complication of this approach. The pathophysiology of dysphagia is multifactorial and while it is usually self-limiting, it causes a significant effect on patient outcomes and quality of life. In an effort to treat dysphagia, many patients are prematurely referred to speech language pathologists (SLPs) for diagnosis and management. Controversy and a lack of research exist into the timing of SLP evaluation for patients suffering dysphagia following ACDF. Utilizing current research, this author attempts to review current literature surrounding the pathophysiology of ACDF and management of dysphagia to create a SLP referral protocol for patients suffering with dysphagia following ACDF.","PeriodicalId":35979,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Allied Health","volume":"55 1","pages":"141-145"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147390493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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