Physiotherapy CanadaPub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2024-11-04DOI: 10.3138/ptc-2024-0031
Patricia A Miller, Vanina Dal Bello-Haas, Chantal J Lauzon
{"title":"Establishing National Consensus on the Canadian Physiotherapy Association's Core Professional Values Through e-Delphi Surveys and Member Consultation.","authors":"Patricia A Miller, Vanina Dal Bello-Haas, Chantal J Lauzon","doi":"10.3138/ptc-2024-0031","DOIUrl":"10.3138/ptc-2024-0031","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Core professional values (CPVs) guide both physiotherapist behaviours and the Association's activities. The purpose of this study was to confirm or modify a list of 10 CPVs and their associated behaviours (ABs) through a series of online surveys and member consultation. <b><i>Method:</i></b> Members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) rated whether or not 10 CPVs and their ABs were \"relevant and essential\" through three rounds of electronic Delphi (e-Delphi) surveys. Consensus was defined a priori as 80% agreement. Demographic data and respondents' feedback were collected. Revisions to the CPVs and ABs in subsequent rounds were guided by member ratings and feedback. Additional input was sought through meetings with members, professional leaders and content experts. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Over 1,000 members participated. There were 548, 446, and 295 surveys completed for rounds 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Ten CPVs (accountability, advocacy, altruism, client centredness, compassion, equity, excellence, integrity, respect, social responsibility) were confirmed. The number of ABs increased from 29 in the first round to 35 in the final version. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Ten CPVs with ABs have been confirmed by members of the CPA. These values can inform the professional activities of clinicians, the CPA, and others. Future work includes the identification of ABs that relate to non-clinical activities and exploring the relationship between demographic factors and the integration of CPVs into practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":54606,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Canada","volume":"78 1","pages":"91-99"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13167171/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147935470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Implementation of an Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Clinical Placement in Paediatric Rheumatology: A Case Report.","authors":"Julie Herrington, Hank Li, Karen Beattie, Susan Robarts, Alison Rushton, Jasdeep Dhir","doi":"10.3138/ptc-2024-0014","DOIUrl":"10.3138/ptc-2024-0014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> To describe the implementation and reflections of an entry-level physiotherapy student clinical placement with an advanced physiotherapist practitioner (APP) in paediatric rheumatology. <b><i>Method:</i></b> A 7-week physiotherapy clinical placement consisting of 2 days/week supervised by an APP and 3 days/week supervised by a traditional physiotherapist was offered to a student in an entry-level Master of Science (MSc) Physiotherapy (PT) programme. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Student performance assessments included a learning contract and the Assessment of Clinical Performance tool. Final assessment in the traditional physiotherapy section aligned with expected MSc (PT) benchmarks. Applicable domains of the original Assessment of Clinical Performance (e.g., communication, professionalism) aligned with the advanced practice portion of the placement. Reflections included strengths of providing exposure and increased awareness of the APP role and providing a placement to practise core physiotherapy skills. Challenges included lack of standardization of APP roles contributing to difficulties in establishing delegation and expectations in the placement. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Awareness of APP roles is limited, particularly among physiotherapy students. Developing student clinical placements in advanced practice roles may increase awareness while supporting clinical education opportunities in entry-level physiotherapy curricula. This case report offers insight into one APP clinical placement experience with recommendations for developing similar placement models.</p>","PeriodicalId":54606,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Canada","volume":"78 1","pages":"130-136"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13293357/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148334548","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Physiotherapy CanadaPub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2024-12-11DOI: 10.3138/ptc-2024-0033
Vanina Dal Bello-Haas, Patricia A Miller, Mashal Zaide, Madeleine Faur, Chantal J Lauzon
{"title":"Canadian Physiotherapists' Perspectives About Core Professional Values and Associated Behaviours: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.","authors":"Vanina Dal Bello-Haas, Patricia A Miller, Mashal Zaide, Madeleine Faur, Chantal J Lauzon","doi":"10.3138/ptc-2024-0033","DOIUrl":"10.3138/ptc-2024-0033","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Core values influence health care professionals' behaviours and decision-making. Research has yet to examine Canadian physiotherapists' views about core professional values (CPVs). We explore physiotherapists' views about CPVs and associated behaviours (ABs). <b><i>Method:</i></b> A qualitative descriptive approach was undertaken. Narrative text data collected from members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), including physiotherapists, physiotherapist assistants, retired and student members, regulators, and executives and members in leadership roles during three rounds of e-Delphi surveys, conducted as part of the CPA Core Professional Values and Associated Behaviours document development process, were analyzed using descriptive content analysis by teams of two researchers. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Three categories (Integral … It's a given; Perhaps, it's debatable; Conflicting, competing and differing tensions and perspectives) and two sub-categories (In part, maybe, but … I'm not sure I completely agree with what you are proposing; I beg to differ … I'm not on board with what you are proposing) emerged. Accountability, integrity, and respect were perceived most positively. Wavering views regarding advocacy, client/patient-centredness, compassion/caring, and excellence were evident. Altruism, equity, and social accountability had the most contentious and divergent perspectives. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Views about CPVs varied on a continuum from wholly positive/agreement to more neutral to ambivalent to wholly negative/disagreement. Future research, utilizing different theoretical approaches, can further our understanding about the role CPVs play in the practice of Canadian physiotherapists.</p>","PeriodicalId":54606,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Canada","volume":"78 1","pages":"100-108"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13167185/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147935397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Physiotherapy CanadaPub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-11-30DOI: 10.3138/ptc-2023-0076-cc
Judy King
{"title":"Commentary on Dhir et al.","authors":"Judy King","doi":"10.3138/ptc-2023-0076-cc","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-2023-0076-cc","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54606,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Canada","volume":"77 4","pages":"488-489"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13132584/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147822955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Physiotherapy CanadaPub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-11-30DOI: 10.3138/ptc-2023-0034-cc
Gregory Spadoni
{"title":"Commentary on Mandel et al.","authors":"Gregory Spadoni","doi":"10.3138/ptc-2023-0034-cc","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-2023-0034-cc","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54606,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Canada","volume":"77 4","pages":"464-465"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13132587/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147822979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Physiotherapy CanadaPub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-11-30DOI: 10.3138/ptc-77-4-cochrane
{"title":"What Does Cochrane Say About Physical Therapy Interventions for Shoulder Dysfunction?","authors":"","doi":"10.3138/ptc-77-4-cochrane","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-77-4-cochrane","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54606,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Canada","volume":"77 4","pages":"555"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13132569/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147823378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Physiotherapy CanadaPub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-11-30DOI: 10.3138/ptc-2023-0103-cc
Julie Vaughan-Graham
{"title":"Commentary on Marrocco et al.","authors":"Julie Vaughan-Graham","doi":"10.3138/ptc-2023-0103-cc","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-2023-0103-cc","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54606,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Canada","volume":"77 4","pages":"546-547"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13132570/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147823218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Physiotherapy CanadaPub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-11-30DOI: 10.3138/ptc-77-4-gef
Marilyn MacKay-Lyons, S Jayne Garland
{"title":"La direction éditoriale et l’évolution de la physiothérapie : hommage aux 16 ans de la P<sup>re</sup> Dina Brooks à la rédaction scientifique de <i>Physiotherapy Canada</i>.","authors":"Marilyn MacKay-Lyons, S Jayne Garland","doi":"10.3138/ptc-77-4-gef","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-77-4-gef","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54606,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Canada","volume":"77 4","pages":"420-422"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13132563/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147823381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Physiotherapy CanadaPub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-11-30DOI: 10.3138/ptc-2023-0033-cc
Susan Marzolini, Kevin Moncion
{"title":"Commentary on Legasto-Mulvale et al.","authors":"Susan Marzolini, Kevin Moncion","doi":"10.3138/ptc-2023-0033-cc","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-2023-0033-cc","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54606,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Canada","volume":"77 4","pages":"454-456"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13132577/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147822919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Physiotherapy CanadaPub Date : 2025-11-01Epub Date: 2025-11-30DOI: 10.3138/ptc-2023-0100-cc
William Gibson
{"title":"Commentary on Quick et al.","authors":"William Gibson","doi":"10.3138/ptc-2023-0100-cc","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-2023-0100-cc","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54606,"journal":{"name":"Physiotherapy Canada","volume":"77 4","pages":"510-511"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13132578/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147823255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}