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Investigating Professional Development: Comparing Students Self-Assessment With Assessment Of The Clinical Instructors, Johana Kontarovsky Spt, Jennifer Hastings Pt, Phd
Investigating Professional Development: Comparing Students Self-Assessment With Assessment Of The Clinical Instructors, Johana Kontarovsky Spt, Jennifer Hastings Pt, Phd
Physical Therapy Research Symposium
Investigating Professional Development: Comparing Students Self-Assessment with Assessment of the Clinical Instructors
Johana Kontarovsky, SPT
Mentor: Jennifer Hastings PT, PhD
Background: Professional behavior and self-assessment are aspects that are paramount to being a successful medical professional.
Purpose: This purpose of this study was to look at the development of professionalism in the cohort of 2020 at our institution. The concept was to investigate the students’ use of reflection as a foundation for personal and professional development.
Methods: The Self Reflection and Insight Scale (SRIS) was given to the SPTs September and December 2017 as well as May of 2020. The …
Resiliency, Anxiety And Depression Amongst Dpt Students - A Survey During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Michaela Corbitt Spt, Amber Odo Spt, Robert Boyles Pt, Dsc, Ocs, Faaompt
Resiliency, Anxiety And Depression Amongst Dpt Students - A Survey During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Michaela Corbitt Spt, Amber Odo Spt, Robert Boyles Pt, Dsc, Ocs, Faaompt
Physical Therapy Research Symposium
Resiliency, Anxiety and Depression Amongst DPT Students–A Survey of Three Cohorts During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Michaela Corbitt, SPT; Amber Odo, SPT
Mentor: Robert Boyles, PT, DSc
Background: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs are challenging due to the academic rigor, fast-paced learning environment, tuition cost, and feelings of inadequacy. Resiliency involves the ability to cope with stressors presented in daily life. Higher levels of resiliency has been associated with lower levels of depression, stress, and anxiety. This negative correlation may be key for preventing burnout, increasing life satisfaction, and prolonging careers for DPT graduates.
Purpose: To assess resiliency, anxiety and …