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Showing 1 to 20 of 37 for “"Doctor of Physical Therapy."”.
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Self-regulated Learning in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students
There is a paucity of adult professional education literature, yet there are multiple theories and models from which to extrapolate information regarding learning in this population, including self-regulated learning theory and adult learning models. The first aim of this study was to explore these …
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Factors that influence Doctor of Physical Therapy student satisfaction : a qualitative collective case study.
The understanding of student satisfaction as a concept and the methodology by which it is measured varies greatly within higher education research. Studies of student satisfaction specific to the context of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in the United States are scarce and often use …
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The Impact of a Learning Community on the Perceived Wellness of First Year Doctor of Physical Therapy Students
… from increased stress while undergoing the rigor of a medically based academic program. The purpose of this study was to determine if the addition of a learning community program had an effect on the perceived wellness of first year doctor of physical therapy students. A repeated measures …
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Preadmission and Noncognitive Factors Predicting First-Year Student Academic Success in a Private, Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
IntroductionThe rigorous demands of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs pose challenges for students and academic institutions. This study aims to identify preadmission cognitive and graduate student noncognitive factors affecting academic success of first year DPT students, focusing on the …
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The Effect of a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Curriculum on Cultural Competence Among Students at a Public, Midsize, Midwestern University
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and other healthcare professional education programs have been charged with developing a culturally competent healthcare workforce in order to better meet the needs of diverse communities and reduce health inequities. The purpose of this quantitative, longitudinal, …
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Exploring the experiential learning of patient education for doctor of physical therapy students at an academic medical center : a qualitative single case study.
Physical therapists use recommended patient education techniques infrequently. Improper patient education decreases a patient's health outcomes and contributes to increased healthcare costs. To help combat this problem, global health initiatives have called upon healthcare professionals to include …
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The Impact of Professionalism Education and Formative Feedback in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Utilizing the Abbreviated CPI Feedback Form in the On-Campus Clinic Environment
<p>Problem</p> <p>The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) developed the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) to assess the professional behaviors required for a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student to be considered "entry level" in their clinical training. Feedback from our clinical …
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Towards an Anthropology of Service-Learning: An Exploration of the Impact of a Cross-Cultural, Service-Learning Experience on Health Professional Students
In the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Creighton University, students have the opportunity to participate in a clinical rotation, better described as a cross-cultural, service-learning program, in the Dominican Republic. The program both incorporates and extends beyond traditional …
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Attempting to Prevent Burnout of Physical Therapists within a Midwest Health System: A Phenomenological Study
… in healthcare. Burnout is a syndrome comprised of three components: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore what it means to prevent job burnout as a physical therapist while working …
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The impact of COVID-19 on DPT student and faculty experiences: A grounded theory study
… pandemic significantly changed the way that physical therapists provide care to patients, as well as the way physical therapy students and faculty learn and teach, respectively, in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs. Students and faculty quickly changed their teaching and learning …
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Measuring Outcomes in Competence and Confidence in Clinical Skills Through the Use of Standardized Patients
… literature is available concerning the use of standardized patients (SPs) in physical therapy education related to outcomes which are assessed. The purpose of our study was to investigate the effects SP implementation had on first year, doctor of physical therapy (DPT) student’s …
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The Utilization of the Movement System in Pediatric Physical Therapy Education
In 2013, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) named the movement system (MS) as the core of physical therapy (PT) practice, education, and research. The MS is a framework guiding how physical therapists approach patient/client care and is considered a paradigm shift within the …
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Exploration of the impact of the Brightspace learning management system on physical therapy students’ perception and performance within clinical sciences coursework
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2024-09-16 without embargo terms
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The Long-Term Effects of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Combined with Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) in the Treatment of Breast Cancer Lymphedema: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
<p>Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT), the gold standard for lymphedema treatment, fails to demonstrate long-term efficacy. The purpose of this study was to determine the long-term efficacy of low level laser therapy (LLLT) in reducing post-mastectomy lymphedema when used with CDT. The experimental …
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Prediction of Discharge Destination from Initial Physical Therapy Assessment using the Physical Assessment Key (PAK)
<p>The purpose of this study was to determine if a patient’s discharge destination could be predicted by information available upon the physical therapy initial evaluation using the Physical Assessment Key (PAK). There were 141 subjects (58 male, 83 female) included in this study and their ages …
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The Effectiveness of a Physical Therapy Intervention for Children with Hypotonia and Flatfeet
<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of physical therapy using Cascade orthotics and an exercise program for children with hypotonia and flatfeet. <strong>Subjects:</strong> Thirty-seven children, aged 18 months to 5 years, who demonstrated …
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Discharge Outcomes : An Evaluation of a Functional Index of Physical Assistance
<p>The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a relationship between a functional score given to the patient on the day of discharge from an acute setting and the setting to which the patient is discharged. There were 102 subjects (58 female, 44 male) included in the study and their …
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Patient participation in physical therapy goal-setting
… and Purpose.</strong> An important part of treatment planning in physical therapy is effective goal-setting. The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice recommends that therapists identify the patient’s goals and objectives during the initial evaluation as a way to maximize treatment …
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Does the Oswestry or SF-36 Help a Therapist to Predict Treatment Classification
<p>The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of two disability questionnaires, the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (Oswestry) and the Medical Outcome Study Short Form-36 (SF-36), and a standardized physical examination and diagnostic classification system. The …
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