Alumni evaluation on university of Santo Tomas College of Rehabilitation Sciences physical therapy curriculum and program intended learning outcomes: a pilot descriptive quantitative study

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the priority index of each PILO and to describe the perspective of the UST-CRS PT Alumni towards the new curriculum. Methods: This descriptive quantitative, cross sectional study involved obtaining the perspective of the UST-CRS PT Alumni regarding the UST-CRS PILOs and curriculum through a selfmade questionnaire that underwent content validity. Qualitative questions were also included. Descriptive statistics were used to rank the PILOs, while content analysis was used to interpret the quantitative data. Results: 18 UST-CRS PT Alumni with a mean age of 26.36 ± 16.17, responded to this pilot evaluation. Demonstrating social and professional responsibility and ethical behaviors (PILO 11) was ranked as the highest in terms of necessary skill level and importance to PT practice [SL = 4.89; Imp = 4.94] while Community-based activities as Thomasian agents of social transformation (PILO 13) was ranked as lowest in both aspects [SL = 3.78; Imp = 4.33]. Based on the priority index, PILO 11 was deemed as the highest in priority by the UST-CRS PT alumni (PI = 4.92) while PILO 13 was ranked as lowest in priority (PI = 4.06). Discussion: Based on the evaluation of UST-CRS PT alumni, the new UST-CRS BSPT curriculum and PILOs satisfy the necessary components and competencies expected of an effective undergraduate program. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement to ensure continuous translation of knowledge into practice. Increased time frame for comprehension, enhanced interprofessional collaboration, and inclusion of soft skills were some of the suggested improvements by the alumni.