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{"title":"Professional Development for Associated Faculty: A National Assessment of Available Resources.","authors":"Catherine Bilyeu, Jessica Niski, Michelle Reilly","doi":"10.1097/JTE.0000000000000284","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JTE.0000000000000284","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Faculty development has been identified as an important initiative in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) education. However, little is known about opportunities available for associated faculty (AF). These unique educators who make notable contributions to physical therapist education often lack formal preparation for teaching. The purpose of this study was to explore AF development opportunities across physical therapist education programs nationally.</p><p><strong>Review of literature: </strong>Formal faculty development programs have been successful in medical and nursing education programs to enhance educator identity, skill, and retention in both core and clinical faculty. No evidence of faculty development programs for AF in physical therapy education was found in the literature.</p><p><strong>Subjects: </strong>Participants were program directors or identified faculty development leads from CAPTE accredited and in-candidacy physical therapist education programs. Seventy participants completed an anonymous survey and 10 participated in semistructured interviews following the completion of the survey.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A parallel, convergent, mixed methods approach was used to assess the national state of formal AF development opportunities. A survey was developed to assess development opportunities available to AF. Descriptive statistics and Chi square analyses were performed to analyze quantitative data. An instrumental collective case study further explored development opportunities. Deductive and inductive thematic analysis techniques were used to analyze qualitative data from interview transcripts. Quantitative and qualitative approaches were integrated in the data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Survey data, aligned with interview outcomes, suggest that despite ideologic support for faculty development, low percentages of AF have access to formal development activities, and even fewer are receiving adequate breadth of educational content related to proficiency in their role.</p><p><strong>Discussion and conclusion: </strong>A lack of formal development opportunities exists for AF. Excellence in DPT education requires deeper development across all levels of faculty, including opportunities tailored specifically to the unique needs and role of AF.</p>","PeriodicalId":91351,"journal":{"name":"Journal, physical therapy education","volume":"37 1","pages":"227-234"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46361913","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":"Hybrid-Flexible Classroom Design in the Physical Therapist Classroom.","authors":"Max K Jordon, Frank Tudini, Derek Liuzzo","doi":"10.1097/JTE.0000000000000281","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JTE.0000000000000281","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) education has traditionally been delivered in a face-to-face format. However, alternative educational models are on the rise with the proliferation of hybrid programs. Although hybrid education may benefit students in unique ways, many students prefer the personal interaction afforded by a face-to-face format. An alternative model, Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex), allows students to have the benefits of a hybrid education while allowing for face-to-face interactions. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe the application of an alternative educational method-HyFlex-in the DPT classroom.</p><p><strong>Review of literature: </strong>In a HyFlex model, students can choose to attend each class period in person, synchronously online, or asynchronously. Although previous research has found that hybrid programs have equivalent performance compared with traditional style, there is a paucity of published research on the effectiveness of HyFlex in the DPT classroom.</p><p><strong>Subjects: </strong>Thirty-six students (n = 26 female students) enrolled in a first-year DPT kinesiology course participated in this study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Students chose which method of engagement they preferred, and attendance choice was recorded. Students were categorized into synchronous engagement, partial asynchronous engagement, or asynchronous engagement groups. Quantitatively, grades for quizzes, tests, and the final examination were recorded and compared across the groups. Qualitatively, the students filled out a survey asking about their experience, and answers were assessed using a qualitative descriptive approach.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Quantitative data analysis revealed no differences between the groups in academic performance. Qualitative data revealed that students felt the HyFlex model allowed for better organization, flexibility, and reduced stress. However, there were concerns about the social impact, academic loss, decreased motivation, and technological issues.</p><p><strong>Discussion and conclusion: </strong>This study describes how a HyFlex model can be implemented in a DPT classroom that allows for greater flexibility and reports of improved stress reduction with no academic loss.</p>","PeriodicalId":91351,"journal":{"name":"Journal, physical therapy education","volume":"37 1","pages":"178-185"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46768013","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":"Factors Influencing Entry-Level Physical Therapy Graduates' Decisions to Participate in Residency Education.","authors":"Alexis Lewis, Scott Rhodes, Karen Abraham, Arthur J Lievre","doi":"10.1097/JTE.0000000000000279","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JTE.0000000000000279","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>All Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs in the United States prepare students to demonstrate entry-level clinical performance upon graduation. Clinical residency programs are an option for DPT graduates seeking to specialize in a practice area.</p><p><strong>Review of literature: </strong>There is little research published on why DPT graduates decide to pursue residency education (RE) or not. This study aimed to determine factors influencing a Physical Therapist's (PT) decision-making process in choosing to pursue a postgraduate residency.</p><p><strong>Subjects: </strong>PTs within 3 years of graduation and third-year DPT program students were surveyed. Most respondents were from DPT programs in the northeastern United States.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A survey was created, piloted, and disseminated to various DPT programs. The survey asked participants their perceptions of motivating factors or barriers to pursuing a RE using multiple choice questions and Likert items. Descriptive statistics and frequencies were reported. One-way analysis of variances, chi-square analysis, and unpaired t tests were used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Students who considered residency in their second year are 26.5× more likely to apply for a residency (P < .001). Participants strongly agreed with the statements that residency will increase confidence when practicing in their specialty area (1.39 ± 0.48), expand their knowledge as clinicians (1.39 ± 0.051), and expedite proficient practice (1.72 ± 0.057). Participants considered student burnout, the cost of residency, student loan debt, and geographical relocation as the top barriers to pursuing residency. Men were significantly more confident in their ability to apply to residency (F = 8.219, P = .005). Married individuals perceived loans or financial obligations (F = 3.607, P = .029), family obligations (F = 17.170, P < .001), and geographical limitations (F = 3.825, P = .024) as barriers more than single individuals.</p><p><strong>Discussion and conclusion: </strong>There are many variables DPT students and recent graduates consider when deciding whether to pursue RE. RPs and entry-level DPT programs should consider these factors to promote increased participation in postprofessional RE.</p>","PeriodicalId":91351,"journal":{"name":"Journal, physical therapy education","volume":"37 1","pages":"250-256"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45818520","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":"Preparing Clinicians for Roles in Academic Teaching: A Model for Clinical Associated Faculty Development.","authors":"Catherine Bilyeu, Michelle Reilly, Jessica Niski","doi":"10.1097/JTE.0000000000000289","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JTE.0000000000000289","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and purpose: </strong>Clinical associated faculty (CAF) are typically expert clinicians but novice educators, lacking professional development opportunities targeted to their unique needs. This can result in unnecessary variability in content delivery and potentially negative student learning outcomes. The purpose of this article is to describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of a faculty development program designed specifically for CAF.</p><p><strong>Method/model description and evaluation: </strong>Thirty-two CAF completed a longitudinal faculty development program designed by faculty at the University of Colorado Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (CU). Content was driven by faculty development literature, core concepts of CU's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, and key constructs for excellence in DPT education. Changes in teaching confidence were examined with a modified version of the Nurse Educator Skill Acquisition Assessment (NESAA) in pre-test/post-test design. Creighton University DPT Program (Creighton) adapted the faculty development program for their own CAF and similarly assessed change in teaching skill in 21 CAF using the NESAA. Additional data were collected through session evaluations and review of student course evaluations for both programs.</p><p><strong>Outcomes: </strong>At CU and Creighton, 28 and 21 participants, respectively, completed the CAF development program and all desired outcome measures. Outcomes revealed a significant increase (P < .05) on NESAA scores. In addition, results demonstrated decreased negative student comments related to teaching inconsistencies on course evaluations and an overall positive perception of the program by participants.</p><p><strong>Discussion and conclusion: </strong>A CAF longitudinal faculty development program was developed and successfully implemented at 2 universities. This model could be used as a template by other DPT programs to address the existing faculty development gap and support the distinctive needs of CAF.</p>","PeriodicalId":91351,"journal":{"name":"Journal, physical therapy education","volume":" ","pages":"235-242"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45838640","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":"Current State of Entry-level Physical Therapy Oncology Curricula in the United States: A Faculty Survey.","authors":"Shana E Harrington, Lisa VanHoose, Frances Westlake","doi":"10.1097/JTE.0000000000000290","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JTE.0000000000000290","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of oncology rehabilitation education in current physical therapist educational programs in the United States, including oncology rehabilitation content characteristics, delivery, and instructional resources.</p><p><strong>Review of literature: </strong>By 2030, more than 21 million survivors of cancer in the United States (US) will be living with multisystem side effects depending on the treatment delivered. In addition, the sociopsychological factors associated with cancer treatment require that physical therapists are equipped with a unique body of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Insufficient cancer rehabilitation education is problematic across the health care spectrum.</p><p><strong>Subjects: </strong>Program directors at 235 US physical therapist educational programs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An online survey was developed in REDCap using the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialist's Description of Specialty Practice: Oncology Physical Therapy as a guide. An electronic link to the survey was sent to the email of the chair/program director at 235 Commission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education-accredited programs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The overall response rate was 40.4% (95/235) and represented 36 of the 50 states. Private universities represented 54.3% of the responses, and 65% of the surveys were completed by core faculty. Four programs reported having an independent oncology course, ranging from 1 to 3 credit hours. Integrated content hours averaged 14.8 contact hours (range: 1-60) in the 69 reporting programs. Fifty-four percent of respondents were aware of published rehabilitation cancer guidelines. The majority of respondents (62%) felt their students received adequate instruction related to oncology rehabilitation. Certified lymphedema therapists (68%) were primarily responsible for teaching the oncology content. Goodmans' Pathophysiology text was most reported (87%), whereas 38% used evidence-based research in Rehabilitation Oncology Journal. About half of the respondents (52%) reported offering students full-time clinical experiences in oncology rehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Discussion and conclusions: </strong>This survey demonstrated how oncology rehabilitation education is incorporated into physical therapist educational programs and highlights areas for improvement. The results from this study lay the groundwork for developing core competencies for prelicensure education in oncology rehabilitation.</p>","PeriodicalId":91351,"journal":{"name":"Journal, physical therapy education","volume":"37 1","pages":"171-177"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42894190","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 “How” and “Why” Behind Clinical Site Visits: A Qualitative Study Exploring Director of Clinical Education Perspectives","authors":"Jamie L. Greco, Lori Hochman, Nicki Silberman","doi":"10.1097/jte.0000000000000298","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/jte.0000000000000298","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 Several studies have investigated stakeholder perspectives regarding clinical site visits (SVs). An SV is one of the many ways of building strong relationships through collaborative communication. This study explored perceptions of directors of clinical education (DCEs) about why SVs are important, why they prefer certain methods of communication over others, and how they prioritize their decision-making process regarding structure and communication methods used.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Barriers to conducting SVs exist, including scheduling challenges, time, and cost. Some studies suggest preferences for using in-person communication.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Fifteen DCEs from across the United States.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Subjects participated in one-on-one semi-structured interviews. Transcripts were analyzed using a grounded theory approach and thematic analysis.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Six themes emerged from the data: (1) communication is vital, (2) SVs are fact-finding missions that serve multiple purposes, (3) flexibility is essential, (4) showing up in person has a strong impact, (5) DCEs strategically schedule in-person SVs, and (6) faculty assistance can be valuable. Some of the purposes of an SV include learning about the clinic's expectations, gathering data to ensure that the student is having a good experience, keeping current with curricular trends and contemporary practice, and building and nurturing relationships. Faculty may be able to assist in conducting SVs when properly trained. In-person SVs show a powerful message of support to students and clinicians.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Similar to other stakeholders, DCEs value SVs for building, maintaining, and strengthening clinical and academic relationships. Site visits also bridge curricular gaps, support stakeholders, and help DCEs do their job. Directors of clinical education are strategic when considering SV structure, communication methods, and prioritizing student and clinician needs. Results were used in conjunction with prior findings of our mixed-methods explanatory sequential study to create recommendations, which will empower DCEs to advocate for resources to continue conducting SVs, particularly in-person SVs, especially under certain circumstances. Future research should explore clinician perspectives, specifically related to preferred communication methods, structure of the SV, and meeting with faculty other than the DCE.\u0000","PeriodicalId":91351,"journal":{"name":"Journal, physical therapy education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49236645","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":"Challenges and Opportunities for Physical Therapist Education Research: Results From an American Council of Academic Physical Therapy Needs Assessment Survey","authors":"Tara Dickson, Jody Eckert, P. Pabian, Jamie L. Greco","doi":"10.1097/jte.0000000000000297","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/jte.0000000000000297","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 The physical therapy (PT) profession has cited a need for education research, yet the needs of researchers are not fully understood. Furthermore, there continues to be a limited understanding of where resources are most needed to support and advance education research. The purpose of this study was to identify barriers and opportunities for education research to support PT faculty.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Scholarly productivity may be related to the attainment of an academic doctoral degree, research culture within an institution, and faculty time devoted to research. There is a lack of knowledge about what factors relate to the production of education research and the types of support needed for education researchers.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Two hundred sixteen PT education researchers.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 An open survey invitation was sent through email through the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy newsletter. A multiple regression analysis was used to determine factors that were associated with scholarly productivity of education researchers in PT. Open responses to a question regarding needed resources for engagement in education research were qualitatively analyzed.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The multiple regression analysis yielded a large effect (R2 = 0.31), demonstrating that faculty years of experience, faculty rank, and having an academic doctoral degree were correlated with scholarly productivity. “Faculty time/workload” was considered “very important” or higher to the production of education research by 87% of respondents. This item was rated of highest importance on the survey. Mentorship was considered the most important external resource, with 69% of respondents rating it as “very important” or higher, whereas “other personal commitments (ie, family care, household management, other community-related volunteer commitments)” was the most important personal factor (rated by 70% of the respondents as “very important” or higher). Open-ended responses further suggest that institution logistics, appropriate dissemination venues, and funding are areas of need to foster success in engaging in education research.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Results highlight challenges and opportunities for resource investment in education research. Among these are time and funding. Existing professional networking and educational opportunities need to be continually evaluated for their effectiveness. Further development should focus on mitigating these barriers while considering the logistics of the researcher's institution.\u0000","PeriodicalId":91351,"journal":{"name":"Journal, physical therapy education","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41497672","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 Association of Relational Coordination and Faculty Members' Burnout and Job Satisfaction: A Preliminary Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Christina M. Wisdom","doi":"10.1097/jte.0000000000000293","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/jte.0000000000000293","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 The relational coordination theory describes the interaction between effective communication and high-quality relationships critical for coordinating and accomplishing tasks when multiple individuals and groups are involved.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Relational coordination is associated with improved worker performance, increased job satisfaction, and reduced burnout. The purposes of this paper were to examine the differences in physical therapist education program (PTEP) core faculty members' perceived relational coordination with other PTEP faculty members, staff, and administration and to examine the associations between PTEP core faculty members' perceived relational coordination and its subscales and their perceived burnout and job satisfaction.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Entry-level PTEP core faculty members.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 An online survey that included the Relational Coordination Survey, Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, and Job Satisfaction Survey was used. A 1-way analysis of variance was conducted to test whether there were differences in PTEP core faculty members' perceived relational coordination with other PTEP faculty members, staff, and administration. Several simple linear regressions were conducted to test the associations between PTEP core faculty members' perceived relational coordination and its subscales and their perceived burnout and job satisfaction.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A total of 103 responses were analyzed. The PTEP core faculty members' mean perceived relational coordination with core faculty members was significantly higher than the mean relational coordination with associated faculty members, administration, and staff. Physical therapist education program core faculty members' perceived relational coordination and all its subscales were negatively associated with perceived disengagement. Perceived problem-solving communication and mutual respect were negatively associated with perceived exhaustion. Physical therapist education program core faculty members' perceived relational coordination and all its subscales were positively associated with perceived job satisfaction.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The quality of communication and relationships between and among core faculty members, administrators, and staff may affect PTEP core faculty members' perceived burnout and job satisfaction.\u0000","PeriodicalId":91351,"journal":{"name":"Journal, physical therapy education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48835397","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 Time Is Now: Leveraging the Affective Domain in PT Education and Clinical Practice.","authors":"Cara A Berg-Carramusa, Matthew D Mucha, Kimberly Somers, Nicole Piemonte","doi":"10.1097/JTE.0000000000000271","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JTE.0000000000000271","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and purpose: </strong>The traditional domains of learning are cognitive, psychomotor, and affective. These parallel the habits of head, hand, and heart as the foundations for knowing, doing, and being in health professions education. Physical therapy education is deeply rooted in a cognitive (head) and psychomotor (hand) taxonomy despite the mission, vision, and values of the profession that embody the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) requiring competence in the affective (heart) domain. Recently, the Model for Excellence and Innovation in Physical Therapy Education and the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy excellence framework in academic physical therapy identified pedagogical variables grounded in the affective domain (AD), including shared beliefs and values, partnerships and collaborations, leadership and innovation, social responsibility and inclusion, and a drive for excellence with high expectations.</p><p><strong>Position and rationale: </strong>Fully integrating the AD into physical therapy education equips the future of the profession with the KSAs to achieve the mission and vision, meet stakeholder needs, and endure the demands of clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Discussion and conclusion: </strong>Explicitly using the AD in physical therapy education is imperative to the success and sustainability of the profession and in meeting critical societal needs. Engaging all learners in the AD does not require monumental curricular change. Intentional activities and strategies can develop the humanistic values of the learner across a curriculum and can shift the culture of academia from primarily cognitive and psychomotor to one that is comprehensive across all domains. The AD informs the cognitive and psychomotor aspects of learning and has direct implications for clinical practice in meeting stakeholder needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":91351,"journal":{"name":"Journal, physical therapy education","volume":"37 1","pages":"102-107"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"61625319","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":"Learning and Study Strategies of Students in the First Year of an Entry-Level Physical Therapist Program.","authors":"Melissa H Scales, Srikant Vallabhajosula","doi":"10.1097/JTE.0000000000000275","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JTE.0000000000000275","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The learning and study strategies of entry-level physical therapist (PT) students may not be as effective as those needed for success in an entry-level PT education program. The Learning and Study Strategies Inventory, third edition (LASSI) is a reliable tool to assess learning and study strategies. The purpose of this study was to assess the learning and study strategies of first-year PT students and if the strategies change over the first year.</p><p><strong>Review of literature: </strong>There is little research on using the LASSI with PT students; however, the LASSI has been used with other health care professional students.</p><p><strong>Subjects: </strong>The participants (n = 211) were from 5 cohorts of PT students in their first year of an entry-level PT education program.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In the first week of the curriculum the students took the LASSI in class. The results were released individually to each student. No intervention was provided. At the end of the first year, the students retook the LASSI. Paired samples t-tests were run to determine whether the 10 subtest mean percentile scores changed significantly from baseline to follow-up and how they compared to established LASSI benchmarks.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Six subtest scores, Anxiety, Attitude, Concentration, Information Processing, Selecting Main Ideas, and Test Strategies, showed significant changes (P ≤ .005) from baseline to follow-up. However, all subtest averages fell below the 75th percentile mark, which is reported as the threshold requiring reflection to improve skills for learning and study strategies.</p><p><strong>Discussion and conclusion: </strong>Students, on average, may not have adequate learning and study strategies when they start an entry-level PT education program. The LASSI may be an effective tool to focus resources in a timely and proactive manner for those students who may need them. Determining the resources needed earlier may decrease the need for later remediation, attrition, or licensure examination failures.</p>","PeriodicalId":91351,"journal":{"name":"Journal, physical therapy education","volume":"37 1","pages":"132-137"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47287618","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}