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Evidence-Based Practice (Ebp) In Rehabilitative Physiotherapy, Chris Cimdi
Evidence-Based Practice (Ebp) In Rehabilitative Physiotherapy, Chris Cimdi
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is considered to be an essential component of clinical service delivery in healthcare. Australian physiotherapists have access to a wide range of resources to support the implementation of EBP. However, research indicates variability in how physiotherapists apply EBP with a range of factors affecting the successful implementation of EBP into everyday clinical practice. Using survey methodology, this study examined whether participation in an EBP professional development workshop is an effective strategy to enhance knowledge, attitudes and behaviours associated with EBP of physiotherapists working in a rehabilitation setting. Results revealed that nearly one third of participants rated their …
Unilateral Shoulder Bags: Can They Be Worn In A Way To Reduce Postural Asymmetry?, Yasmin Qureshi, Eric Shamus
Unilateral Shoulder Bags: Can They Be Worn In A Way To Reduce Postural Asymmetry?, Yasmin Qureshi, Eric Shamus
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: To investigate whether there is a way to wear a unilateral strap shoulder bag that will allow more symmetrical postural alignment, preventing potentially harmful musculoskeletal effects. Subjects: Sixty-five college student volunteers.Methods: Each participant donned a unilateral strap shoulder bag two different ways on the dominant and non-dominant shoulder while standing on a Postural Scale Analyzer to measure lower extremity weight distribution. Results: A significant improvement (p < 0.05) in lower extremity weight distribution was found in right hand dominant subjects (n = 63) when wearing a shoulder bag draped across the left shoulder to right hip. Discussion: When individuals who are right hand dominant wear a shoulder bag draped across the left shoulder (non-dominant shoulder), the weight distribution through the person’s lower extremities becomes more equal indicating improved postural symmetry in static standing.Conclusion: It is possible that individual prescription of a unilateral bag on the non-dominant shoulder draped across the body can be utilized to create a reduction in postural asymmetry demonstrated by more evenly distributed lower extremity loading. Recommendations: Health care providers, parents, students, and educators should be educated to carry an across-the-body unilateral strap shoulder bag that reduces postural asymmetry and the risk of future development of biomechanical problems and back pain in adulthood.
Determining Cognitive And Non-Cognitive Predictors Of Success On The National Physical Therapy Examination, Carolyn Galleher, Peter J. Rundquist, David B. Barker, Wen-Pin Chang
Determining Cognitive And Non-Cognitive Predictors Of Success On The National Physical Therapy Examination, Carolyn Galleher, Peter J. Rundquist, David B. Barker, Wen-Pin Chang
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Background and Purpose: A variety of admission criteria have been utilized to assist in the selection of viable candidates in physical therapy programs. These criteria include cognitive measurements such as grade point average (GPA) and standardized test scores. However, only a few studies correlated these cognitive measurements to predicting success on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). The purpose of this study was to examine the performance of entry-level doctoral physical therapy (DPT) students on prior cognitive measurements and correlate it to passing on the first attempt of the NPTE. This study also aimed to determine if two inventory surveys …
Perceptions Of Feedback Among Undergraduate And Postgraduate Students Of Four Health Science Disciplines, Jenny Strong, Clair Hughes, Wayne Wilson, Wendy Arnott, Rosemary Isles, Anne Bennison
Perceptions Of Feedback Among Undergraduate And Postgraduate Students Of Four Health Science Disciplines, Jenny Strong, Clair Hughes, Wayne Wilson, Wendy Arnott, Rosemary Isles, Anne Bennison
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Feedback is an important support for student learning. Yet data suggests that some students are often under-whelmed with the feedback they receive. Two factors potentially influencing this perception are entry level and type of health science program. To investigate this further, 492 undergraduate and postgraduate students from four health science disciplines (occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and audiology) at a large Australian university were asked to complete a survey on the feedback that they had received during their studies. Students reported that they valued feedback with 93% seriously engaging with their feedback and 88% considering that feedback assisted their learning. …
The Mismatch Between Perceived And Preferred Expectations Of Undergraduate Paramedic Students, Brett Williams, Ted Brown, Christian Winship
The Mismatch Between Perceived And Preferred Expectations Of Undergraduate Paramedic Students, Brett Williams, Ted Brown, Christian Winship
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Background: Clinical education placements provide the opportunity for students to gain practical skills and apply theoretical knowledge not otherwise available in many instances. Objectives: This research explored how undergraduate paramedic students perceive their clinical placement learning environments. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study using a paper-based survey, the Clinical Learning Environment Inventory (CLEI), was conducted on undergraduate paramedic students studying at a large Australian university in semester 1, 2010. A total of 190 students were invited to participate in the survey. The CLEI is a standardised tool that contains 84-items and six subscales. Findings: Sixty students completed the CLEI (31% response …
Effect Of Treadmill Training On Gait And Functional Independence In Patients With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Series, Shahnawaz Anwer, Ameed Equebal, Ratnesh Kumar
Effect Of Treadmill Training On Gait And Functional Independence In Patients With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Series, Shahnawaz Anwer, Ameed Equebal, Ratnesh Kumar
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Background and purpose: Many individuals with an incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) have the potential to walk. The effectiveness of using a treadmill for gait training for these patients has been substantiated in the literature. This case series describes the effectiveness of incorporating gait training on a treadmill for two individuals with an incomplete SCI. Case Description: The treatments of two males each with an incomplete paraplegia were described. Subject 1 was 40 years old and was 14 months post injury at the time of the study. He had a T6 incomplete spinal cord injury classified as a D on …
Are Undergraduate Health Care Students ‘Ready’ For Interprofessional Learning? A Cross-Sectional Attitudinal Study, Brett Williams, Fiona Mccook, Ted Brown, Claire Palmero, Lisa Mckenna, Malcolm Boyle, Rebecca Scholes, Jill French, Louise Mccall
Are Undergraduate Health Care Students ‘Ready’ For Interprofessional Learning? A Cross-Sectional Attitudinal Study, Brett Williams, Fiona Mccook, Ted Brown, Claire Palmero, Lisa Mckenna, Malcolm Boyle, Rebecca Scholes, Jill French, Louise Mccall
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Introduction: The need for interprofessional education (IPE) is driven by the recognition that one of the major focuses of the Australian health care system is the promotion of effective interprofessional learning and collaboration with the aim of providing optimal patient/client care. The objective of this study was to explore the attitudes towards readiness for interprofessional learning among a group of undergraduate health science students studying at Monash University. Method: A cross-sectional study of students across all undergraduate years from Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Emergency Health - Paramedic/Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Emergency Health - Paramedic, Physiotherapy, and Midwifery was completed. Participants were …
A Pilot Study Of The Evidence Based Practice Training Program For Filipino Physiotherapists: Emerging Evidence On Outcomes And Acceptability, Janine Margarita R. Dizon, Karen Grimmer-Somers, Saravana Kumar
A Pilot Study Of The Evidence Based Practice Training Program For Filipino Physiotherapists: Emerging Evidence On Outcomes And Acceptability, Janine Margarita R. Dizon, Karen Grimmer-Somers, Saravana Kumar
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Background: The use of evidence to guide clinical practice has been challenging for health professionals across the globe. Issues of implementing the evidence become even more challenging among health professionals in developing countries because of cultural and contextual issues which compound the existing implementation barriers reported in the literature. An evidence based practice (EBP) training was developed for physiotherapists in a developing country (the Philippines) based on the literature and preliminary exploratory studies. The training program aimed to address issues of barriers to EBP and the nature of practice in a developing country. This study reports the process and findings …
Outcomes Of An Online Post Professional Doctorate Degree In Occupational Therapy, Joyce Salls, Ingrid Provident, Cathy Dolhi
Outcomes Of An Online Post Professional Doctorate Degree In Occupational Therapy, Joyce Salls, Ingrid Provident, Cathy Dolhi
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine outcomes of a post professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program on graduates’ engagement in evidence-based practice, leadership, and scholarly activities one year post graduation. Method: Thirty graduates of a post professional OTD program completed an online survey addressing evidence-based practice skills, implementation of occupation and evidence-based programs, and participation in leadership and scholarly endeavors. Results: The majority of graduates reported confidence in their evidence-based practice skills and using evidence in clinical decision making. Over half of the respondents reported designing or revising occupation based programs, and all indicated that their OTD …
Using Online Instruments To Assess Learning Styles Of Health Professions Students: A Pilot Study, Robin Sabo, Rene Revis Singles, John Toner, Jean Toner, Susan Naeve-Velguth, Suzanne Sobaski Woods
Using Online Instruments To Assess Learning Styles Of Health Professions Students: A Pilot Study, Robin Sabo, Rene Revis Singles, John Toner, Jean Toner, Susan Naeve-Velguth, Suzanne Sobaski Woods
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Understanding their own learning styles can assist students as they relate to one another and ultimately to their future clients. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the preferred learning and personality styles of a convenience sample of Central Michigan University students enrolled in the following health-related professions: Athletic Training, Communication Disorders, Social Work, and Physician Assistant. Method: Students completed two self-administered online instruments used to measure learning styles, the VARK and the online version of the Keirsey Temperament Sorter II (KTS-II). Associations between VARK learning style scores and the online Keirsey Temperament Sorter II results were also …
Students’ Academic Motivations In Allied Health Classes, Trent Maurer, Deborah Allen, Delena Bell Gatch, Padmini Shankar, Diana Sturges
Students’ Academic Motivations In Allied Health Classes, Trent Maurer, Deborah Allen, Delena Bell Gatch, Padmini Shankar, Diana Sturges
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: Human Anatomy & Physiology [HAP] courses are considered “difficult” by both faculty and students, and many students fail to pass the courses. An attempt was made to understand how students’ academic motivations may contribute to their success or failure in these courses. Method: The project used a non-experimental design with a convenience sample. Students in five sections of HAP I and HAP II were invited to complete an anonymous 42-item questionnaire that included an adapted version of the Academic Motivation Scale [AMS], six demographic questions, and eight questions about their academic behaviors in and perceptions of their HAP course. …