Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Articles
Clinical Instructors' Perspectives: What Should We Be Teaching in Pediatrics?
Publication Title
Pediatric Physical Therapy
ISSN
1538-005X
Publication Date
1-2012
Keywords
Pediatrics, Physical Therapy Specialty, Entry-Level Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Faculty
Abstract
PURPOSE:
This study explored clinical instructors' perspectives regarding specific aspects of pediatric content that should be included in the curricula of entry-level physical therapist education programs.
METHODS:
This mixed methods sequential explanatory study was conducted using 2 groups of participants. The survey-only group consisted of 278 participants who anonymously completed a Web-based survey. The mixed-data group consisted of 9 purposively selected participants who completed the Web-based survey and participated in a one-on-one qualitative interview that explored their survey responses.
RESULTS:
Participants provided recommendations pertaining to the depth and breadth of pediatric content in entry-level curricula. A diagram was created to depict the participants' perspectives on how pediatric content in the entry-level curricula should be structured.
CONCLUSION:
Clinical instructors offer valuable insights that can be used to guide entry-level curricular content in pediatrics. The results of this study may assist physical therapist faculty in preparing students for entry-level practice in pediatrics.
DOI
10.1097/PEP.0b013e31824d0e8a
Volume
24
Issue
2
First Page
183
Last Page
191
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
NSUWorks Citation
Kenyon, Lisa K.; Tovin, Melissa M.; and Hellman, Madeleine, "Clinical Instructors' Perspectives: What Should We Be Teaching in Pediatrics?" (2012). Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Articles. 55.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_facarticles/55