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Nelson C, Mandrusiak A, Forbes R. Embarking on a cultural journey: a qualitative study of new graduate physiotherapists' experiences of working in First Nations Australian health settings. Physiother Theory Pract 2023:1-11. [PMID: 37585714 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2246547] [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: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Internationally, there is growing momentum in the physiotherapy profession to improve the cultural safety and capabilities of physiotherapists. In Australia, this is essential given the important role physiotherapists play in the delivery of healthcare to First Nations Australians. Understanding the experiences of the newest members of the profession who work with First Nations Australians is an important step in exploring the broader professions' cultural safety journey. OBJECTIVE To explore new graduate physiotherapists' experiences working in First Nations Australian health settings. METHODS The study used an interpretative phenomenological approach through semi-structured interviews to explore the experiences of seven new graduate physiotherapists, in their first 2 years of practice. All participants worked within a First Nations Australian health setting for some or all of their experience as a new graduate physiotherapist. RESULTS Three themes were generated: 1) enrichment through connection; 2) navigating challenges; and 3) a catalyst for self-reflection. CONCLUSION New graduate physiotherapists reported positive experiences when working within a First Nations Australian health setting, underpinned by building a strong therapeutic relationship through rapport building; navigating challenges alongside their clients; and delving into critical self-reflection.
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Affiliation(s)
- Curtley Nelson
- 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 Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia
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Murray E, Burgess N, Hardy T, Myers J, Bacon R, Stephenson K, Park D, Schuldt V, Gray N, van Herwerden L, Brown C, Delbridge R. Advancing reconciliation: Signposts for dietetics educators. Nutr Diet 2023. [PMID: 36631070 DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Emily Murray
- Dietitians Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Dietitians Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Dietitians Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Dietitians Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.,College of Health & Human Sciences, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, Northern Territory, Australia
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- Dietitians Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.,Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Dietitians Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Dietitians Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Dietitians Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Dietitians Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Dietitians Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Dietitians Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Dietitians Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.,School of Allied Health, Human Services & Sport, Latrobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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