Document Type

Thesis - NSU Access Only

Title

The Use of Self-Assessment in the Physical Therapy Profession as a Method for Evaluating Professional Growth

Authors

John Robert Chadwick, Nova Southeastern University

Degree Name

Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)

Copyright Statement

All rights reserved. This publication is intended for use solely by faculty, students, and staff of Nova Southeastern University. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, now known or later developed, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author or the publisher.

Department

College of Health Care Sciences - Physical Therapy Department

Publication Date / Copyright Date

1998

Publisher

Nova Southeastern University

NSUWorks Citation

John Robert Chadwick. 1998. The Use of Self-Assessment in the Physical Therapy Profession as a Method for Evaluating Professional Growth. Master's thesis. Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from NSUWorks, College of Health Care Sciences - Physical Therapy Department. (100)
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_stuetd/100.

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the use of self-assessment in the physical therapy profession, and to determine if a relationship exists between self-assessment and professional growth.

Subjects: A random strategic sample of 300 physical therapists from Broward, Collier, Lee, and Palm Beach counties.

Methods: A qualitative methodology using a self-generated survey consisting of 18 closed ended questions regarding self-assessment.

Results: Physical therapists use self-assessment for a variety of reasons. The relationship between self-assessment and professional growth was determined to be weak.

Conclusions: Self-assessment can be used for professional growth and that these two components were important to the physical therapy profession.

Disciplines

Physical Therapy