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Helms JT, Johnson KM, Ball JL. A Comparative Analysis of Physical Therapy Anatomical Knowledge and Retention: Human Donor Dissection Versus Virtual Laboratory. JOURNAL, PHYSICAL THERAPY EDUCATION 2024; 38:107-115. [PMID: 38758175 DOI: 10.1097/jte.0000000000000330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Despite a long history of using human donor dissection (HDD) for physical therapy (PT) anatomy education, there are no PT guidelines that require HDD. The purpose of this quantitative causal-comparative study was to determine if Doctor of Physical Therapy students who used HDD had different grades both within anatomy and within courses that require retention and application of anatomical knowledge (kinesiology and a foundational musculoskeletal course) compared with those who used virtual 3-dimensional anatomical software (VAS). REVIEW OF LITERATURE Numerous factors affect the decision to use HDD within PT anatomy, and few PT studies have compared the effectiveness of VAS to HDD. SUBJECTS All students who took anatomy in an entry-level PT program from 2018 to 2021 (232 total students, 115 who used HDD in 2018-2019 and 117 who used VAS in 2020-2021). METHODS Mann-Whitney tests were used to compare anatomy grades (course, written examination, and practical examination) and future grades in kinesiology and a foundational musculoskeletal course for students who used HDD or VAS. RESULTS Physical therapy students who used VAS had statistically significant higher anatomy course grades (VAS 93.81% ± 4.99% to HDD 92.20% ± 4.53%) and higher practical examination grades (VAS 97.43% ± 2.91% to HDD 93.55% ± 4.39%) compared with those who used HDD. However, there were no significant differences between groups on written anatomy examinations (VAS 89.42% ± 7.21% to HDD 90.40% ± 4.94%), kinesiology grades (VAS 91.86% ± 4.52% to HDD 92.80% ± 4.27%), or foundational musculoskeletal grades (VAS 89.50% ± 3.89% to HDD 89.77% ± 3.83%). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The causal-comparative study design prevents concluding that PT student grade differences were due exclusively to either anatomy laboratory method. It does provide preliminary evidence that the PT anatomy laboratory method did not practically affect anatomy performance or long-term application of anatomy knowledge in future coursework.
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- Jeb T Helms
- Jeb T. Helms is a clinical associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northern Arizona University, Room 102, Building 066, Health Professions Building, 208 E Pine Knoll Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 . Please address all correspondence to Jeb Helms
- Kristen M. Johnson is an associate professor and the director of curriculum and assessment in the College of Health and Society in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Hawaii Pacific University
- Jamie L. Ball is a research and dissertation faculty member at Grand Canyon University, College of Doctoral Studies Online
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- Jeb T. Helms is a clinical associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northern Arizona University, Room 102, Building 066, Health Professions Building, 208 E Pine Knoll Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 . Please address all correspondence to Jeb Helms
- Kristen M. Johnson is an associate professor and the director of curriculum and assessment in the College of Health and Society in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Hawaii Pacific University
- Jamie L. Ball is a research and dissertation faculty member at Grand Canyon University, College of Doctoral Studies Online
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- Jeb T. Helms is a clinical associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northern Arizona University, Room 102, Building 066, Health Professions Building, 208 E Pine Knoll Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 . Please address all correspondence to Jeb Helms
- Kristen M. Johnson is an associate professor and the director of curriculum and assessment in the College of Health and Society in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Hawaii Pacific University
- Jamie L. Ball is a research and dissertation faculty member at Grand Canyon University, College of Doctoral Studies Online
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Ditwiler RE, Hardwick D, Swisher LL. "Definitely a Dark Time:" professional and ethical issues in post-acute care physical therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Physiother Theory Pract 2024:1-18. [PMID: 38420945 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2321216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Disproportionate effects of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic on older adults in post-acute care settings created many professional and ethical challenges for patients and healthcare providers. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine the professional and ethical issues of physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) in providing facility-based post-acute care in residential settings (skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and long-term acute care hospitals) during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A qualitative descriptive research design was used to explore professional and ethical issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. PTs and PTAs described their experiences during semi-structured interviews conducted virtually. Interview data was analyzed with reflexive thematic analysis. RESULTS Thematic analysis produced 4 themes: facility-wide battle against infection and death, doing the best you can to provide care amidst COVID-19 constraints, promoting ethical good and doing the right thing, and a dark intense time. CONCLUSIONS Professional and ethical constraints on providing care faced by PTs and PTAs during the COVID-19 pandemic can inform current and future clinical practice. Although some of the challenges faced by PTs and PTAs were unique to COVID-19, many problems represent preexisting systemic and organizational issues that were exacerbated by the pandemic.
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- Rebecca Edgeworth Ditwiler
- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
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- School of Physical Therapy, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
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Roth L, Le Saux C, Gilles I, Peytremann-Bridevaux I. Factors Associated With Intent to Leave the Profession for the Allied Health Workforce: A Rapid Review. Med Care Res Rev 2024; 81:3-18. [PMID: 37864432 PMCID: PMC10757398 DOI: 10.1177/10775587231204105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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Shortages of satisfied and well-trained health care professionals are an urgent threat for health systems worldwide. Although numerous studies have focused on retention issues for nurses and physicians, the situation for the allied health workforce remains understudied. We conducted a rapid review of the literature on allied health workers to investigate the main reasons for leaving their profession. 1,305 original research articles were retrieved from databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycInfo, and Epistemonikos, of which 29 were eligible for data extraction. Reviewed studies featured mainly pharmacists, psychologists, dietitians, physical therapists, emergency medical professionals, and occupational therapists. We categorized 17 typical factors of the intent to leave as organizational, psychological, team and management, and job characteristics. The relative importance of each factor was assessed by measuring its prevalence in the selected literature. By revealing common themes across allied health professions, our work suggests actionable insights to improve retention in these vital services.
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- Leonard Roth
- Centre for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Centre for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Switzerland
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Evans K, Papinniemi A, Vuvan V, Nicholson V, Dafny H, Levy T, Chipchase L. The first year of private practice - new graduate physiotherapists are highly engaged and satisfied but edging toward burnout. Physiother Theory Pract 2024; 40:262-275. [PMID: 35983750 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2113005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND A greater understanding of physiotherapists' work-life during their first year of work in private practice, and whether their experiences are mediated by personal traits, may provide valuable information to support their transition and retention. OBJECTIVES Describe the first year of practice for graduate physiotherapists in terms of employee engagement, job satisfaction, performance, and burnout, and evaluate the relationship between these measures and personal traits (resilience, grit, mind-set). DESIGN One-year longitudinal mixed-methods study. METHODS Twenty new graduate physiotherapists completed questionnaires evaluating resilience, grit, and mind-set within 1-week of commencing employment. Engagement and job satisfaction were evaluated at 3, 6 and 12-months, and burnout evaluated at 12-months. Performance data (number of patients seen, revenue) were collected throughout the year. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted at baseline, 3, 9 and 12-months. RESULTS Engagement and satisfaction were high at all time points. At 12-months, burnout was at a medium level. Resilience was positively associated with job satisfaction at 6 (ρ = 0.56, p = .019) and 12-months (ρ = 0.54, p = .027). Engagement (ρ = -0.57, p = .04) and job satisfaction (ρ = -0.56, p = .03) were negatively associated with burnout at 12-months. All participants remained passionate about their work although increasing administrative burden and patient complexity contributed to feelings of burnout. CONCLUSIONS Resilience was positively associated with job satisfaction suggesting those with capacity to 'bounce back' were more satisfied and engaged with their job. Although moderate levels of burnout were reported at 12-months, those with higher job satisfaction and employee engagement had lower levels of burnout. Participants proposed practical strategies to help mitigate burnout.
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- Kerrie Evans
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
- Healthia Limited, Bowen Hills, Australia
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- Healthia Limited, Bowen Hills, Australia
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, Banyo, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia
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Osborne R, Bailey C, Dinsmore D, Lyter E, Burnfield J, Medearis H, Roura A. Structural Equation Modeling: Effects of Master Adaptive Learner and Clinical Learning Environment Attributes on Career Satisfaction and Intention to Stay. Phys Ther 2024; 104:pzad152. [PMID: 37941504 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzad152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this observational study was to test a proposed conceptual model depicting the influence of personal and environmental attributes of clinical learning environments on rehabilitation professionals' career satisfaction and intention to stay with their current organization. The mediating effects of 2 loci of engagement were also assessed. METHODS Rehabilitation professionals (physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and registered nurses; n = 436) from 4 health care organizations in the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest regions in the USA completed a battery of questionnaires related to personal attributes (resilience and orientation toward lifelong learning), environmental attributes (innovation support and basic psychological need satisfaction at work), loci of engagement (professional and organizational), career satisfaction, and intention to stay. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. RESULTS The measurement and structural model fit was acceptable. The greatest total effects on career satisfaction (r = .459) and intention to stay (r = .462) were observed through the influences of basic psychological need satisfaction, professional engagement, and organizational engagement. Orientation toward lifelong learning was negatively associated with career satisfaction (r = -.208) and intention to stay (r = -.154), but this was mitigated by organizational engagement (r = -.060 and - .134, respectively). Small but significant total effects were also observed between innovation support, professional and organizational engagement, and intention to stay (r = .144) and resilience, professional and organizational engagement, and career satisfaction (r = .110). CONCLUSION Clinical learning environments that support rehabilitation professionals' basic psychological needs (autonomy, competency, and relatedness) are associated with greater career satisfaction and intention to stay. This association is further enhanced by organizational engagement and innovation support. IMPACT Rehabilitation organizations interested in developing and retaining master adaptive learners should create clinical learning environments that reinforce rehabilitation professionals' sense of autonomy, competency, and relatedness, and are supportive on innovative behaviors.
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- Raine Osborne
- University of North Florida, Department of Physical Therapy, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
- Brooks Rehabilitation, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Brooks Rehabilitation, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- University of North Florida, Department of Physical Therapy, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Good Shepherd Rehabilitation, Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
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- University of Florida Health, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Forbes R, Wilesmith S, Dinsdale A, Neish C, Wong J, McClymont D, Lu A. Exploring the workplace and workforce intentions of early career physiotherapists in Australia. Physiother Theory Pract 2023:1-14. [PMID: 38014841 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2286333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous research has indicated significant concerns regarding attrition of early career physiotherapists in Australia. Despite the importance of retaining skilled and experienced professionals within the profession, the workplace and workforce intentions of early career physiotherapists remain relatively unexplored. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate and explore factors influencing the workplace and workforce intentions of early career physiotherapists in Australia. METHODS The Turnover Intention Theory was used to guide a whole-of-person qualitative exploration through semi-structured interviews with 14 participants. Transcribed interview data was subjected to reflexive thematic analysis. RESULTS Four themes were generated, constructed as questions to represent participants' temporary holding of intentions: 1) What drives me?; 2) Do my expectations align?; 3) Do my values align?; and 4) What does the future hold? CONCLUSION Early career physiotherapists' perspectives encompass diverse and varied experiences that reflect an alignment, or in some cases a misalignment, of the expectations, values and resulting practices of becoming and being a physiotherapist. Early career physiotherapists experience a range of challenges within their workplaces, including significant experiences of stress, yet they express an underlying commitment to the wider profession.
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- Roma Forbes
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, St Lucia Campus, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, St Lucia Campus, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, St Lucia Campus, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, St Lucia Campus, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, St Lucia Campus, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, St Lucia Campus, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- North West Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, Mt Isa, Australia
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Peer KS. Professionalism and Professional Identity in Athletic Training: Using Shared Professional Values as a Moral Compass. J Athl Train 2023; 58:488-490. [PMID: 37659067 PMCID: PMC10496453 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-0039.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Roundy PE, Stearns ZR, Willis MW, Blevins JJ, Linton TA, Medlin TR, Winger JG, Dorfman CS, Shelby RA. Relationships Between Burnout and Resilience: Experiences of Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Phys Ther 2023; 103:7066981. [PMID: 37245217 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzad022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Research on burnout among physical therapists and occupational therapists in the context of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is limited. Resilience may be important for reducing burnout and promoting well-being among rehabilitation specialists, especially during periods of elevated occupational demand and stress. The purpose of this study was to investigate experiences of burnout, COVID-19 pandemic-related distress, and resilience among physical therapists and occupational therapists during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Physical therapists and occupational therapists working in a university-affiliated health system were invited to complete an online survey assessing burnout, COVID-19 pandemic-related distress, state- and trait-like resilience, physical activity, sleep disturbance, and financial concerns. Multiple linear regressions were used to examine variables associated with burnout as well as the contribution of specific aspects of resilience to burnout. RESULTS Greater COVID-19 pandemic-related distress was associated with greater emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, whereas state-like resilience at work was associated with lower emotional exhaustion, greater personal accomplishment, and lower depersonalization. Analyses examining the impact of specific components of resilience at work suggested that several components are associated with less burnout, with finding one's calling being particularly relevant for all 3 domains of burnout. CONCLUSION Symptoms of burnout were reported by many physical therapists and occupational therapists. COVID-19-related distress and state-like resilience at work, particularly the perception of finding one's calling, emerged as consistently being associated with burnout in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. IMPACT These findings can inform the development of interventions to reduce burnout among physical therapists and occupational therapists amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Preston E Roundy
- Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Klein A, Schrode K, Kibe L, Kayingo G. Reasons clinical education directors intend to leave their jobs. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:132. [PMID: 36849886 PMCID: PMC9969946 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04099-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The goals of this study were to characterize clinical coordinators compared to other Physician Assistant (PA) faculty, and investigate factors associated with intent to leave their position, institution, and academia in the U.S. METHODS This was a secondary analysis of data obtained from the 2019 Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Faculty and Directors Survey. We examined bivariate associations with faculty role and conducted multiple logistic regression to identify predictors of intent to leave among clinical directors. RESULTS Clinical directors indicated an intention to leave their position more often than other faculty. Factors influencing intent to leave were a lack of satisfaction with professional development and moderate to high levels of burnout. Clinical directors with severe burnout had 27x the odds of intending to leave academia. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest why clinical directors intend to leave and underscore the need for professional development opportunities and faculty mentoring. Faculty-centered work arrangements are needed to reduce burnout among clinical directors.
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- Alicia Klein
- Graduate School, Bethel University, Saint Paul, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- College of Science and Health, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy, Graduate School, University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Sturm A, Roth R, Ager AL. Views of physiotherapists on factors that play a role in ethical decision-making: an international online survey study. Arch Physiother 2023; 13:3. [PMID: 36721251 PMCID: PMC9889242 DOI: 10.1186/s40945-022-00157-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a lack of knowledge about the ways physiotherapists around the world learn about professional code of ethics and ethical decision-making frameworks. The profession has a gap in the understanding about physiotherapists' views on factors that play a role in ethical decision-making and whether these views differ between World Physiotherapy regions. METHODS An online survey study in English was conducted from October 2018 to October 2019. Participants included 559 physiotherapists located in 72 countries. The self-designed survey questionnaire contained 13 items asking about demographic information and means of learning about ethical codes and decision-making frameworks. A further 30 items were presented which included statements underpinned with individual, organisational, situational and societal factors influencing ethical decision-making. Participants were asked to express their level of agreement or disagreement using a 5-point-Likert-scale. RESULTS Participants' highest rated responses endorsed that the professional role of physiotherapists is linked to social expectations of ethical behaviour and that ethical decision-making requires more skills than simply following a code of ethics. A recognisable organisational ethical culture was rated as supporting good ethical decisions. Comparing responses by World Physiotherapy regions showed significant differences in factors such as culture, religion, emotions, organisational values, significant others, consequences of professional misconduct and professional obligations. Entry level education was not perceived to provide a solid base for ethical decision-making in every World Physiotherapy region. Participants reported multiple sources for learning about a professional code of ethics and ethical decision-making frameworks. What's more, the number of sources differed between World Physiotherapy regions. CONCLUSIONS Multiple factors play a role in physiotherapists' ethical decision-making internationally. Physiotherapists' ethical knowledge is informed by, and acquired from, several learning sources, which differ in both quality and quantity amongst World Physiotherapy regions. Easily accessible knowledge and education about professional codes of ethics and ethical decision-making can foster continuing professional development for physiotherapists. The establishment of constructive ethical cultures in workplaces can improve ethical decision-making, and should acknowledge the influence of individual, organisational, situational and societal factors. The establishment of collaborative learning environments can support knowledge translation which acknowledges practice-based methods of knowing and learning.
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- Andrea Sturm
- Interuniversity College for Health and Development Graz, Castle of Seggau, Seggauberg 1, A-8430 Leibnitz, Austria
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- Interuniversity College for Health and Development Graz, Castle of Seggau, Seggauberg 1, A-8430 Leibnitz, Austria ,grid.5110.50000000121539003University of Graz, Institute of Psychology, Universitaetsplatz 2, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- grid.5342.00000 0001 2069 7798Doctoral School of Life Sciences and Medicine, Gent University, Campus UZ Gent, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, B3, ingang 46, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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Ditwiler RE, Swisher LL, Hardwick DD. Doing things you never imagined: Professional and ethical issues in the U.S. outpatient physical therapy setting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2022; 62:102684. [PMID: 36356408 PMCID: PMC9617680 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Despite being the most prevalent physical therapy practice setting in the United States, no literature to date has examined the professional and ethical issues faced by outpatient physical therapists during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to explore professional and ethical issues experienced by outpatient physical therapists in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN An explorative semi-structured interview study using reflexive thematic analysis METHODS: Virtual semi-structured interviews explored physical therapists' experiences during COVID-19 in the OP setting. Data was analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis as described by Braun and Clarke. RESULTS Respondents worked predominantly with patients with orthopaedic impairments. Six primary themes and associated subthemes were identified: 1) Disruption of routine professional and personal life. 2) Negative impacts on health and wellbeing (physical, mental, and social). 3) Barriers to relationships, communication, and providing quality care. 4) Telehealth as a safe option to increase access with opportunities and challenges. 5) Discomfort practicing in an environment of misinformation, mistrust, and divisiveness. 6) New & pre-existing ethical issues in the COVID-19 context. CONCLUSIONS Results of this study indicate that physical therapists in the outpatient setting wrestled with critical questions regarding outpatient physical therapy practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of touch in professional identity, challenges to the therapeutic alliance, effect of productivity and fiscal expectations and whether outpatient physical therapy is essential during public emergencies.
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- Rebecca Edgeworth Ditwiler
- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of South Florida, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.
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- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of South Florida, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
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- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of South Florida, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA,School of Physical Therapy, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX, USA
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The ACT trained physical therapist: Psychologically flexible, resilient, and armed with evidence-based tools. JOURNAL OF CONTEXTUAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Describing the Value of Physical Therapy in a Complex System Using the Socio-Ecological Model. JOURNAL OF ACUTE CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY 2022. [DOI: 10.1097/jat.0000000000000209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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