scholarly journals Ranking of the Generic Abilities among Baby Boomer, Generation X, and Millennial Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Students

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Noonan ◽  
Jennifer Bunn ◽  
Heidi Shearin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Generational Differences ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapy Students ◽  
Practice Setting ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Professional Behaviors ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: The events and social conditions experienced by a generational cohort are thought to shape values and behaviors. Numerous studies have correlated generational differences with unique professional behaviors and educational preferences. However, few studies have examined this theory in the practice of physical therapy. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess generational differences in ranking of the Generic Abilities, a tool for assessing professional behaviors, as used in physical therapy in the United States of America. Methods: An online survey including demographic information, region of residence, years of experience, and ranking of Generic Abilities was sent via email to clinical partners and diverse regional university physical therapy education programs. Comparisons of ranking between generations, sex, geographical region, years of experience, and practice setting were evaluated using a Kruskal-Wallis H Test. Results: Overall, all generations ranked professional behaviors similarly. Stress management was the only Generic Ability with a significant difference between generations (p = 0.001). Millennials ranked stress management higher than both Generation X (p = 0.010) and Baby Boomers (p = 0.023). There was a significant difference in rankings by years of experience for professionalism (p = 0.028) and stress management (p = 0.010). There was no statistical difference in rankings by sex, practice setting, race, educational and career status, or geographical region. Conclusion: With only one statistically significant exception, physical therapists and physical therapy students, regardless of generation, rank the Generic Abilities similarly, indicating that professional values may supersede those of a particular generation. Higher ranking of stress management among Millennials may indicate needs that impact career longevity. This knowledge can be utilized by educators and employers to implement strategies to improve success as younger generations progress through the work force.

scholarly journals Weight Stigmatization among Physical Therapy Students and Registered Physical Therapists

Obesity Facts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-116
Author(s):  
Michal Elboim-Gabyzon ◽  
Karin Attar ◽  
Smadar Peleg
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapy Students ◽  
Weight Stigmatization

scholarly journals The Effects of an AIDS Education Program on the Knowledge and Attitudes of Physical Therapy Students

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Jyoti Parle ◽  
Divya Mithel ◽  
Neha Kukreja
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Aids Education ◽  
Physical Therapy Students ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Aids Study

AIDS (acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome) is a fast spreading pandemic with global affection and has affected lives of multitudes in recent years. The purpose of this paper was to determine the effect of an AIDS education program on physical therapy students’ knowledge about AIDS, attitudes towards people with AIDS and willingness to treat AIDS patients. A sample of 50 physical therapy students’ aged 22 to 28 volunteered to participate in this study. All subjects were pretested and posttested together with an AIDS study questionnaire. The subject group demonstrated an improvement in knowledge about AIDS (56%) and positive attitudes towards AIDS patients (16%), although the students’ willingness to provide services for AIDS patients remained unchanged following the AIDS education program. Further study of other levels of physical therapists or physical therapy students, measurement of actual clinical behaviours and comparisons of different educational interventions are needed.

scholarly journals Efectos de la meditación sobre el estrés académico en estudiantes de Licenciatura en Fisioterapia

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Nancy Elizet Gutiérrez Gómez ◽  
Josué Mauricio Becerra Cabrera ◽  
Miguel Ángel Martínez Camacho ◽  
María Carlota García Gutiérrez
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Academic Stress ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physical Therapy Students ◽  
Science Center ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

Introduction: Stress is one of the most common psychological disorders. In Mexico, a study of academic stress in college students found that a high percentage of students had experienced intense anxiety (73.4%). Research on physical therapy students at the Riphah Rehabilitation Science Center show that the prevalence of perceived stress is 88%.Meditation programs in college students had resulted beneficial for the management of stress, depression and anxiety. Objective: To determine the effects of meditation on academic stress in first semester students of the degree in physiotherapy of the Autonomous University of Querétaro. Methodology: Quasi-experimental study. Participants: Thirty-six firstsemester students of the physiotherapy degree from the Autonomous University of Querétaro, a control group of 17 students and 19 in the experimental group. The experimental group was intervened for 8 weeks with guided meditation sessions with duration of 20 to 25 minutes from Monday to Friday. Both control and experimental groups were evaluated through the Academic Stress Inventory before and after the intervention program. Results: There is a significant reduction in stress levels using meditation in the experimental group (p = 0.0002). For the control group, no significant difference was found in stress p = 0.093. Conclusion: An 8-week meditation program has healthy effects on the academic stress of undergraduate physical therapy students.

The Debt Burden of Entry-Level Physical Therapists

2019 ◽  
Vol 100 (4) ◽  
pp. 591-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven B Ambler
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Student Debt ◽  
Practice Setting ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Debt Burden ◽  
Educational Debt

Abstract Background The growing student debt of physical therapists entering the workforce, coupled with the growth in projected need, raises concerns about where and how entry-level physical therapists will practice and if these choices will be affected by their debt burden. Objective The purpose of this study was to identify the debt profile of entry-level physical therapists and explore relationships between student debt and clinical practice setting choices. Methods This study utilized a cross-sectional survey design to identify debt profiles and explore relationships between student debt and the clinical practice choices of entry-level physical therapists. Results The mean debt-to-income ratio based on the total reported educational debt was 197% (93%). The most frequently reported debt range for doctor of physical therapy (DPT) debt and total educational debt was $100,000 to $124,999. Despite the setting itself being rated as the most important factor (83%), 28% of participants reported debt as a barrier to their desired practice setting. In addition, when considering job choice overall, 57% of the participants reported that their student debt has had an effect on their decision. Limitations This study is limited by its small sample size, originating from 1 state, and being taken by convenience from a special interest group. Data were collected via an anonymous survey, which increases the risk of selection bias. In addition, there are further personal, family, and institutional characteristics that were not collected in this study, which may influence the interaction between student debt and clinical practice choices. Conclusion The results of this study suggest that practice setting choice may be affected by physical therapist student debt, and student debt may be a barrier overall to practice and career choices in physical therapy.

Spirituality among Doctor of Physical Therapy Students in Lahore, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2325-2326
Author(s):  
Anam Ashraf ◽  
Hina Gul ◽  
Riaz Hashmi ◽  
Wajida Parveen ◽  
Misbah Amanat Ali
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Physical Therapy Students ◽  
Spiritual Experiences ◽  
Doctor Of Physical Therapy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Daily Spiritual Experiences ◽  
Physical Therapy Student

Aim: To determine Doctor of Physical Therapy student attitudes towards spirituality. Methods: This Observational Study was conducted from March 2018 to June 2018 after ethical approval. Total of 1003 participants were recruited through purposive non-probability sampling technique. DPT students from public/ private Universities were included in the study and Graduated Physical Therapist and Postgraduate Physical Therapy Students were excluded. 16-item Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale (DSES) was used to record response. Results: The mean age of the participants was 54.90 ± 6.8 years ranging from 18 years to 23 years. Out of 1003 195(19.4%) were males and 808(80.6%) were females, 312(31.1%) having no clinical attachment and 691(68.9%) having clinical attachment. 4949(49.3%) were in Riphah international university, 68(6.8%) were in SAHS children hospital, 122(12.2%) were in SPT, Mayo Hospital, 319(31.8%) were in Rashid Lateef Medical College. The result shows that there is no significant difference in spirituality score among DPT students of different institutes according to age, gender, year of study and clinical attachment. Conclusion: This study concluded that entry-level DPT students had positive attitude towards spirituality. Keywords: Spirituality, DPT Students, Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale.

scholarly journals Factor V Leiden Testing and Its Effects on Decision-Making: An Institutional Survey

Blood ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 134 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 4977-4977
Author(s):  
Tushar Pawar ◽  
Ian Garrahy ◽  
Anthony Donato ◽  
Amber Stevenson ◽  
Daniel Forman
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
P Value ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Practice Setting ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Factor V Leiden Mutation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Recurrent Vte ◽  
One Way Anova

Introduction: The incidence of factor V Leiden is documented to be around 5% in Caucasian population and is a known risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, the incidence of recurrent VTE for heterozygous factor V Leiden mutation (FVL) is not significantly different from non-carriers. As per established guidelines, 3 months of anticoagulant treatment is enough in cases of provoked VTE, and does not require a hypercoagulability panel. Guidelines also dictate that in case of heterozygous factor V Leiden, there should be no change in duration of treatment for provoked VTE. Methods: We studied answers acquired through a survey questionnaire administered to healthcare providers at Reading Hospital, Tower Health System. An anonymous online survey was used for acquiring this data, which included specialty, practice setting, degree (physician's vs non-physician practitioners) and years of experience (0-3, 4-10, 11-20, >20). As part of a larger survey, practitioners were asked anticoagulation duration for two patients with provoked VTE, one of which was noted to be heterozygous for FVL mutation, and answers were compared. he data was then filtered for incomplete responses and de-identified. SPSS software was then used for further descriptive analysis. One-way ANOVA and t-tests were used to analyze differences between various groups. Results: A total of 404 responders provided answers to all the questions. For provoked DVT with no mention of FVL testing , 372 (92%) providers used anticoagulants for duration of 3 months, and 32 (8%) continued anticoagulants for excessive duration (28 for 12 months, 4 chose indefinite therapy). For question 2, which included heterozygous factor V mutation; 257 (63.6%) used anticoagulants for 3 months, whereas 147 (36.4%) continued anticoagulants for excessive duration (29 for 12 months, 118 chose indefinite therapy). Independent sample t-test was performed to analyze difference between the duration of anti-coagulant prescribed by physicians versus non-physician practitioners (NPP). Physicians (mean 79.70) did significantly better compared to NPP (mean 58.40), with P-value<0.001. In case of practice setting, there was no significant difference between in-patient versus out-patient providers, with P-value of 0.26. One-way ANOVA results used to analyze difference between 4 groups for years of experience was non-significant (p=0.18). Conclusion: It was observed in our study that FVL testing may incorrectly influence decision-making in anticoagulation duration. This could be attributed to several factors, such as lack of knowledge of current guidelines, incorrect estimation of the risk of recurrent VTE, and poor understanding of the indications for indefinite treatment. It is also important acknowledge the variation in the use of anti-coagulation between physicians and NPP. A wide multi-institutional survey analysis in the future can help acknowledge these factors to prevent excessive use of anticoagulants and reduce risk of bleeding. Furthermore, given the potential harm associated with excessive anticoagulation, testing for FVL should be judiciously monitored and limited to more skilled practitioners. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF LOW BACK PAIN IN HOME-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Ghazala Noor Nizami ◽  
Muhammad Sarfaraz ◽  
Dr. Shazia Noor Nizami
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Significant Difference

BACKGROUND To find out the prevalence and to highlight the risk factors of low back pain in home-based physical therapist. STUDY DESIGN AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUE A cross-sectional survey study with non-probability convenience sampling technique STUDY SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS 200 physical therapists that were doing home patients in Karachi, either without or with their jobs were the part of this study. They were either self-employed or affiliated to different hospitals. DATA COLLECTING TOOL AND DATA ANALYSIS A questionnaire was used to collect data, which was adopted from Nordic questionnaire and other researches. The collected data was analyzed on SPSS 20. RESULTS 93 % home-based physical therapists had experienced the work-related pain or discomfort in the last 12 months. Among them the low back is the highly affected site with prevalence of 81.5%. Their working status of job in physical therapy department or academics with home-based physical therapy had a significant difference in presence or absence of work related pain or discomfort. CONCLUSION This study shows that home-based physical therapists are more prone to develop work-related problems and had higher prevalence of work-related LBP. This may be due to more work load, lower bed height of home patients, poor ergonomics at homes of patients and poor posture of physical therapists.

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