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{"title":"Physiotherapy lecturers’ perceptions of online curriculum delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey","authors":"Paul Chesterton, M. Richardson, Craig Tears","doi":"10.1080/21679169.2022.2093968","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2022.2093968","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Purpose To establish UK Physiotherapy lecturers’ perceptions of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methods A cross-sectional mixed methods electronic survey of UK higher education lecturers, actively teaching pre-registration undergraduate or postgraduate physiotherapy degrees, was conducted between October 2020 and February 2021. Data was converted into proportions with a 95% confidence interval. Likert scale questions were treated as numeric variables with the mean and standard deviation calculated for combined responses. The thematic analysis reported patterns of data extracted from open-ended questions. Results 96 respondents completed the survey, reporting some positive attributes attached to online learning. 81% (n = 78, 95% CI 72–88) agreed that students developed their digital skills and were able to learn conveniently at their own pace (n = 75, 78%, 95% CI 69–85). However, 62.5% (n = 60, 95% CI 23–72) of respondents felt that students were overall disadvantaged with online learning, with 72% (n = 69, 95% CI 62–80) reporting that online learning was not comparable to face-to-face to teaching. The reasons for perceived student disadvantage were categorised into three themes; 1) a lack of ability in sessions to practice handling techniques, 2) the inability to gauge student understanding and check practical skill competence and 3) the lack of student self-directed practice time. UK physiotherapy lecturers did indicate they would continue to incorporate online learning in the future (n = 84, 87.5%, 95% CI 79–93). Such responses were based on two key themes; an improved work-life balance and the perception that online learning was no more challenging than traditional on-campus delivery. Conclusions UK physiotherapy lecturers reported that students were disadvantaged with online learning delivery compared to face-to-face teaching. Lecturers indicated a willingness to continue with aspects of online learning across the curriculum, despite suggesting it had a negative impact on students subject understanding.","PeriodicalId":45694,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"25 1","pages":"274 - 282"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43366526","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}

{"title":"The organisation of biopsychosocial pain rehabilitation treatment; who should deliver?","authors":"I. Huijnen, A. Köke, C. Lamper, J. Verbunt","doi":"10.1080/21679169.2022.2092963","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2022.2092963","url":null,"abstract":"Twenty percent of the European population perceive chronic pain. The most frequent reported chronic pain complaint is chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) (e.g. low back pain). In line with an ageing population, the number of people with disability from CMP is rapidly increasing. CMP has a considerable impact on quality of life of patients, and due to its associated high socioeconomic costs, it has a high societal impact. It has been shown that low back pain, one of the CMP conditions, accounts for many years lived with disability (disability-adjusted life-years) even more than conditions such as, COPD, diabetes, and major depression [1–3]. For patients with CMP, interdisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation programs (IBRPs) have been developed showing moderate but promising effects [1,2,4]. IBRPs are aimed to modify pain cognitions, stimulate active coping behaviour, self-management, and improve the level of functioning despite pain. Current IBRPs are often quite extensive and are often chosen as a last resort option [3]. Therefore, most patients enter an IBPRP after a long and often frustrating journey (over five years) through health care. The current organisation of care for patients with CMP, is fragmented and organised per ‘body part or system’ in so called ‘silos’. This results in a wide variety of monodisciplinary treatments, which are restricted in resources. Patients with CMP often do not receive the right care, at the right place, at the right time, resulting in overand under-treatment. The increasing number of patients with CMP and the mismatch of current care to their needs seem both important to re-consider the organisation of health care in general and more specific for chronic conditions such as CMP. In the subacute phase, when normal recovery is lagging, a shift in treatment focus from solely pain reduction towards improving functioning despite pain is needed to prevent secondary long-term disability, lower quality of life and unnecessary costs. The World Health Organization (WHO) developed a guideline for redesigning rehabilitation in health systems [5]. It indicates that rehabilitation services should be integrated within primary care, as well as between primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of health systems. Healthcare professionals should be trained not only to deliver a broader biopsychosocial intervention, but also to recognise and manage patients at risk becoming chronic pain patients. This shift in organisation of care is assumed to have a favourable impact on all four domains of the Quadruple Aim [6]: improving population health, reducing costs, enhancing patient experience of care, and improving the work life of healthcare professionals. This could be achieved by organising an integrated, transmural biopsychosocial rehabilitation care network. In this network, healthcare professionals from different backgrounds, working within primary, secondary and tertiary care offer diagnostic and therapeutic services from an int","PeriodicalId":45694,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"24 1","pages":"195 - 196"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44190458","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}

{"title":"Using e-learning methods for physiotherapy students learning – a systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact on knowledge, skills, satisfaction and attitudes","authors":"Shabnam ShahAli, S. Shahabi, Noushin Kohan, Ismail Ebrahimi Takamjani, R. Ebrahimi","doi":"10.1080/21679169.2022.2085789","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2022.2085789","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Aim To assess the effectiveness of e-learning methods in comparison with traditional learning on physiotherapy students’ knowledge, skills and satisfaction/attitude. Methods Seven databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, ProQuest, Ovid SP and Cochrane were searched until October 2021. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that compared e-learning with traditional learning or another form of digital education among physiotherapy students and assessed knowledge, skills and satisfaction/attitude were included. Cochrane effective practice and organisation of care tool was used to assess risk of bias. Results Nineteen RCTs were included. The results suggested that blended learning approach is better than traditional methods for improving skills and satisfaction/attitude in physiotherapy students, with moderate to low level of evidence. There was no difference between blended learning and traditional learning for knowledge acquisition. Pure e-learning revealed an equal result with traditional learning in all measured outcomes. Due to limited number of studies that compared one e-learning method with another form of digital education, the findings were inconclusive. Conclusion e-Learning methods made changes in knowledge, skills, satisfaction/attitude. Based on moderate to low evidence, blended learning method may be more effective than traditional learning in terms of skill acquisition and satisfaction/attitude.","PeriodicalId":45694,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"25 1","pages":"252 - 264"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44595161","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}

{"title":"The Borg scale is a sustainable method for prescribing and monitoring self-administered aerobic endurance exercise in patients with chronic kidney disease","authors":"Philippa Svensson, Matthias Hellberg, Yunan Zhou, A. Wisén, N. Clyne","doi":"10.1080/21679169.2022.2086293","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2022.2086293","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Aim To examine adherence, performance, and safety of self-administered aerobic endurance exercise when exercise intensity was prescribed and self-monitored with the Borg RPE scale in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and the relationship between performed exercise and change in walking distance. Materials and Methods 97 men and 50 women (age 66 ± 14 years, measured GFR 22 ± 8 mL/min/1.73m2) were prescribed 60 min aerobic endurance exercise/week at RPE 13–15. The 6-minute walk test was measured at 0, 4, 8 and 12 months of exercise. Results 100 patients completed the study, 80% reported exercise intensity at 12 months, 74% performed exercise within the prescribed RPE. Median RPE was 13 (13–15). Median duration was 56 (33–109) minutes/week. Patients with a short walking distance at baseline performed significantly less minutes of exercise/week (p = 0.039). There was no correlation between weekly duration and change in walking distance. No exercise-related incidents were recorded. Walking distance improved significantly by 30 ± 56 metres (p < 0.001). Conclusions The Borg RPE scale is useful, acceptable, simple and safe for prescribing and monitoring intensity of self-administered aerobic endurance exercise in patients with CKD. A RPE of 13–15 improved walking distance in well-functioning and deconditioned patients, within a wide range of weekly duration of exercise.","PeriodicalId":45694,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"25 1","pages":"265 - 273"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46587604","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}

{"title":"Effectiveness of different weekly frequencies of nordic hamstring exercise on performance and injury-associated factors in intermittent sports athletes: protocol of a randomised clinical trial","authors":"Gianfranco Sganzerla, R. Carregaro, P. Martinez, S. A. Oliveira-Júnior","doi":"10.1080/21679169.2022.2070663","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2022.2070663","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Objectives This study aims to verify the effectiveness of different weekly frequencies of Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) on performance and factors associated with injuries in athletes. Methods Randomised clinical trial in adult male athletes practicing intermittent sports (e.g. soccer and/or rugby). Participants will be allocated into two groups, according to the weekly frequency of NHE practice: G1, submitted to one weekly NHE session; and G2, submitted to two weekly NHE sessions. The intensity and volume will be increased progressively (repetitions and series). Intervention period ranges 10 weeks during which the participants continue with sports training in their respective modalities. One week before (baseline) and one week after the intervention (endline), the athletes will perform the single-leg bridge test, sit and reach test, 10 m sprint test, vertical countermovement jump, and 180° change-of-direction test. Muscle soreness in the hamstrings and training load will be verified on each intervention day. Discussion The findings of this study may indicate the use of reduced training volumes, especially regarding the weekly frequency of NHE application in athletes, likely increasing their adherence. Trial registration Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (ReBEC): RBR-8mdbmcp (03/17/2021)","PeriodicalId":45694,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"25 1","pages":"223 - 229"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47234751","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}

{"title":"The effects of reducing the frequency of long-term physiotherapy on patients with severe COPD: a Dutch multicenter study","authors":"Don Postel, M. Willekens, Saskia Werner, N. Hutting, Martin D M Keesenberg","doi":"10.1080/21679169.2022.2053201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2022.2053201","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Purpose To investigate if a reduction in the frequency of long term physiotherapy leads to an increase of exacerbations, prescriptions of medication and hospital admissions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Intervention 296 adults with severe COPD (GOLD III & IV) followed a weekly physiotherapy program with a focus on endurance capacity, muscle function and education. In this study, participants were divided into two groups: a High-Frequency Group (HFG) and a Low Frequency Group (LFG). Results The HFG had consistent lower rates of exacerbations (LFG x̄ 4.14; HFG x̄ 2.71), prescriptions antibiotics LFG x̄ 28.63; HFG x̄ 12.64), number of hospital admissions (LFG x̄ 1.22; HFG x̄ 0.36) and days in hospital (LFG x̄ 8.85; HFG x̄ 1.36) compared to LFG. Differences between both groups (Independent samples T-test, p < 0.05) were significant for exacerbations (p = 0.001), antibiotic prescriptions (p = 0.009), hospital admissions (p = 0.000) and days in hospital (p = 0.000). Conclusion Reducing the frequency of long-term physiotherapy leads to significantly higher rates of exacerbations, medication use, hospital admissions and days in hospital in patients with severe COPD.","PeriodicalId":45694,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"25 1","pages":"187 - 192"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42256933","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}

{"title":"Hand function 6 weeks following non-surgically treated proximal phalangeal fractures and factors associated to upper extremity disability","authors":"Katarina Mortazavi, I. Carlsson, L. Dahlin, Elisabeth Ekstrand","doi":"10.1080/21679169.2022.2063943","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2022.2063943","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Purpose To describe hand function, and investigate adherence to a rehabilitation protocol and factors associated with upper extremity disability in non-surgically treated proximal phalangeal fractures. Material and methods In a prospective cohort study, 86 patients (58 women, mean age of 49 years) were assessed at cast removal and 6 weeks follow-up. Adherence was registered in a diary. Factors potentially associated with disability were assessed in a logistic regression model. Results At 6 weeks, the mean total active range of motion in the injured finger was 84% of the uninjured finger and median pain intensity levels were low (VAS <20). Mean grip strength was 66% of the uninjured hand and 28% perceived high upper extremity disability (QuickDASH score ≥30). Most patients adhered to exercise and night splint regime. The strongest associated factors with high upper extremity disability were more days in cast (Odds ratio 1.429, 95% CI 1.110–1.840) and fear of movement (Odds ratio 1.119, 95% CI 0.990–1.256) in the final regression model (Nagelkerke R Square 0.46). Conclusion Most patients regain early satisfactory hand function, but a quarter still perceives high upper extremity disability. Longer immobilisation time in particular and fear of movement are important factors that may negatively affect the early outcome.","PeriodicalId":45694,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"25 1","pages":"213 - 222"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44828383","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}

{"title":"Physiotherapy students’ education on, exposure to, and attitudes and beliefs about providing care for LGBTQIA+ patients: a cross-sectional study in the UK","authors":"Niko Brenner, M. Ross, Eugénie McLachlan, R. McKinnon, Lorna Moulton, J. Hammond","doi":"10.1080/21679169.2022.2080252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2022.2080252","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual or related identities (LGBTQIA+) experience barriers when accessing healthcare, including physiotherapy. Little is known about physiotherapy students’ attitudes and beliefs about caring for LGBTQIA+ individuals and what education is provided. Purpose This study aims to identify the attitudes, knowledge and practice of physiotherapy students when caring for LGBTQIA+ patients in the UK. Methods A cross-sectional online survey of physiotherapy students. Independent sample t-tests and an analysis of variance were carried out to analyse between-group differences in heteronormativity scores (modified Heteronormative Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (HABS)) and respondents’ attitudes and beliefs about caring for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Results 107 eligible participants completed the questionnaire with 23% identifying as LGBTQIA + and 41% indicating close personal exposure to LGBTQIA+ people. Clinical placement experience and experience working with LGBTQIA+ people in other professional roles was reported by 16%, 27% respectively. Educational exposure (with a mean (standard deviation (SD)) of 2.7 (2.9) h) to the LGBTQIA + community was reported by 17% of participants. The overall mean (SD) modified-HABS score was 2.65 (1.20). Participants with greater personal and informal educational exposure to LGBTQIA+ topics demonstrated less heteronormative attitudes and beliefs, greater awareness and more inclusive attitudes towards caring for LGBTQIA+ individuals compared to those without. Conclusion Physiotherapy students have generally positive attitudes towards providing care for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Education is inconsistent and physiotherapy students lack awareness of LGBTQIA+ specific healthcare needs. These findings suggest that more focus is needed on LGBTQIA+ healthcare within physiotherapy education.","PeriodicalId":45694,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"25 1","pages":"243 - 251"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44881568","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}

{"title":"Do online workshops using active teaching methods improve self-rated social skills of future physiotherapists?","authors":"J. Femiak, Marcin Czechowski","doi":"10.1080/21679169.2022.2072523","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2022.2072523","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Purpose In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need arose for replacing conventional forms of education with remote classes. Therefore, it was decided to test the effectiveness of a social skills workshop conducted using active online methods for second-year physiotherapy students. Methods The experimental factor was the contents of workshop classes taught online. The platforms Teams, Zoom and the Messenger were used to carry out the experiment. The workshops used active learning methods: simulation of work situation, drama, peer feedback and interaction-based communication. Results The results obtained from 78 participants (pre-test and post-test, including 45 women) were analysed. The age of the participants ranged from 20 to 22 years, with a mean of 20.7 years. A self-reported social skills questionnaire consisting of 30 statements was used. Participation in the course resulted in a significant increase in the index of general social competences of the students (F1.76=38.66; p < .0001; η2=.337; observed power (for α = .05) 1 − β > 0.99. There was no interaction between course participation and the gender of the participants (p = .0849). Conclusions Online workshops using active teaching methods, which are an essential element of future physiotherapists’ preparation for clinical work, can stimulate the development of their social skills.","PeriodicalId":45694,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"25 1","pages":"230 - 237"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42701732","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}

{"title":"Statistical inference through estimation: recommendations from the International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors","authors":"M. Elkins, R. Pinto, A. Verhagen, M. Grygorowicz, A. Söderlund, Matthieu Guémann, A. Gómez-Conesa, Sarah Blanton, J. Brismée, S. Agarwal, Alan Jette, S. Karstens, M. Harms, G. Verheyden, Umer Sheikh","doi":"10.1080/21679169.2022.2073991","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2022.2073991","url":null,"abstract":"Null hypothesis statistical tests are often conducted in healthcare research [1], including in the physiotherapy field [2]. Despite their widespread use, null hypothesis statistical tests have important limitations. This co-published editorial explains statistical inference using null hypothesis statistical tests and the problems inherent to this approach; examines an alternative approach for statistical inference (known as estimation); and encourages readers of physiotherapy research to become familiar with estimation methods and how the results are interpreted. It also advises researchers that some physiotherapy journals that are members of the International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors (ISPJE) will be expecting manuscripts to use estimation methods instead of null hypothesis statistical tests.","PeriodicalId":45694,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"24 1","pages":"129 - 133"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43100706","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}