Development and implementation of a global academic exchange to promote cultural awareness among physical therapy students: a longitudinal examination

Physiotherapy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 101 ◽  
pp. e387
Author(s):  
D. Fitzpatrick ◽  
J.P. Bassin ◽  
M. Iversen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Physical Therapy Students ◽  
Academic Exchange ◽  
Longitudinal Examination

scholarly journals The perceived benefit of a short-term service trip of students and participants while working in an HIV community center in Puerto Rico

F1000Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 647
Author(s):  
Martin G. Rosario ◽  
Samantha Ewing ◽  
Kaitlyn Foster
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Physical Therapy Students ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Perceived Benefit ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Therapy Services ◽  
Living With Hiv

Introduction:Puerto Rico is among the top five territories in the USA to be affected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is why our goal is to help the island with service trips. Studies have reported the professional and personal benefits students can gain by participating in service activities. However, the benefits obtained by the Hispanic-Latino participants living with HIV in Puerto Rico, have not been outlined. The purpose of this study was to discuss the perceived benefits of a short-term week-long service trip for the students, participants, and personnel.Methods:A total of 11 physical therapy students and one professor travelled to Puerto Rico for a one-week service trip. The group partnered with an established organization named ‘La Perla de Gran Precio,’ which works with low-income Hispanic-Latino USA citizens participants that have been diagnosed with HIV. Students were involved in both academic and cultural components by providing physical therapy services to the participants. At the end of the week, surveys were given to all parties involved. Results:Students, personnel and participants reported the service trip as extremely positive. Students suggested that its integration should be considered in any physical therapy curriculum to improve the future of this profession further. Participants reported learning from this experience and have been able to implement the methods into their routine.Conclusions:The Puerto Rico service trip enhanced the education of physical therapy students and their ability to increase cultural awareness, boost communication skills, provide opportunities to overcome challenges, and foster a sense of purpose. Also, the Puerto Rico service trip was a beneficial and positive experience for all people involved. Consideration should be made to incorporate this initiative a much larger scale in a population that is vastly underserved.

Benefits and barriers of physical therapy students participation in resource-poor international clinical education

Physiotherapy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 101 ◽  
pp. e1326-e1327
Author(s):  
Y. Salem ◽  
H. Liu ◽  
J. Podgore ◽  
B. Schwarz ◽  
C. Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Physical Therapy Students ◽  
Resource Poor

scholarly journals What emotions do physical therapy students feel during their first visit to the dissection room?

2021 ◽  
pp. 151777
Author(s):  
Carmen Romo-Barrientos ◽  
Antonio Viñuela ◽  
Alicia Mohedano-Moriano ◽  
Isabel Ubeda-Bañon ◽  
Daniel Saiz-Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Therapy Students

Comparison of Third-Year Medical and Physical Therapy Students' Knowledge of Anatomy Using The Carpal Bone Test

2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Carmen Valenza ◽  
Eduardo Castro-Martín ◽  
Gerad Valenza ◽  
Miguel Guirao-Piñeiro ◽  
Ana Isabel De-la-Llave-Rincón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Carpal Bone ◽  
Physical Therapy Students

Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Bogardus ◽  
Mary Blackinton ◽  
Bini Litwin ◽  
Terri Morrow Nelson ◽  
Katy Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Therapy Students ◽  
Doctor Of Physical Therapy

scholarly journals Grit and Academic Performance in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Richardson ◽  
Michael Scotto ◽  
MayAnne Belcina ◽  
Richa Patel ◽  
Kevin Wiener
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Grade Point Average ◽  
Graduate School ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Physical Therapy Students ◽  
School Grade ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Doctor Of Physical Therapy ◽  
Therapy Program

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a physical therapy student’s level of grit positively correlates to graduate school grade point average. Methods: Participants were a convenience sample recruited from the class of 2021 in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Franklin Pierce University in Goodyear, Arizona. Subjects completed the Short Grit Scale (Grit-S) as a measure of grit. These scores were compared with participants’ graduate school grade point average using a Spearman Rho statistical test with data analysis completed using SPSS software. Results: 27 participants (15 males, 12 females) with mean grit score of 3.76 ± 0.48 and mean grade point average 3.72 ± 0.18. Spearman Rho correlation was .463 (p < .05). Conclusion: A significant moderate positive correlation between grit and graduate school grade point average in physical therapy students was found. These findings indicate preliminary evidence that may be useful for admissions considerations for DPT programs.

scholarly journals Association of depression, physical activity levels and general psychological health among physical therapy students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
Sidra Qureshi ◽  
Huma Riaz ◽  
Malik Muhammad Ali Awan ◽  
Kiran Khushnood ◽  
Rida Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Therapy Students ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objective: To determine the association of depression, physical activity (PA) levels and general psychological health among physical therapy students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among students of physiotherapy department at Rawalpindi and Islamabad Institutions, from August 2015 to January 2016. Five hundred students were recruited using non-probability convenient sampling. The data was collected through a questionnaire that comprised of demographic information, Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), General Health Questionnaire-12(GHQ-12) and Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA). The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 and correlation analysis was performed to see the relationship amongst depression, PA and general psychological health. Results: Majority of the students (42.6%) had mild depression. However, 64.8% students had no psychological distress. Moreover, 33.4% of the students were involved in aerobic activities and majority of them (37.6%) were not doing any activities to improve flexibility and increase muscle strength. There was an inverse correlation between RAPA and BDI-II (p<0.001) and a positive association between RAPA and GHQ-12 (p<0.001). Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of the students had mild depression but their general psychological health was not affected as they were involved in routine physical activity. The result of this study provides evidence that there is a negative relation between physical activity and depression and a positive relation between physical activity and general psychological health.

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