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Expert practice in physical therapy.

G M Jensen1, J Gwyer, K F Shepard

  • 1Department of Physical Therapy, School of Pharmacy and Allied Health, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA. gjensen@creighton.edu.

Physical Therapy
|January 7, 2000
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This study identified four key dimensions of clinical expertise in physical therapy: knowledge, reasoning, movement assessment, and patient-centered virtues. These findings enhance understanding of expert physical therapy practice.

Area of Science:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Clinical Expertise
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Understanding clinical expertise is crucial for advancing physical therapy practice.
  • Expertise varies across different specialty areas within physical therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the core dimensions of clinical expertise in physical therapy.
  • To explore expertise across geriatric, neurologic, orthopedic, and pediatric specialties.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing a grounded theory approach.
  • Multiple case study design involving 12 expert physical therapists.
  • Data collection through observation, interviews, document review, and task analysis.

Main Results:

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  • Developed a theoretical model of expert physical therapy practice.
  • Identified four dimensions: patient-centered knowledge, collaborative clinical reasoning, movement assessment linked to function, and professional virtues.
  • Expertise is dynamic, patient-centered, and evolves through reflection.

Conclusions:

  • Findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge on physical therapy expertise.
  • The identified dimensions have significant implications for physical therapy education, practice, and future research.
  • Highlights the importance of a holistic approach to understanding and developing clinical expertise.