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Assessing the need for change in clinical education practices
Jennifer Strohschein1, Paul Hagler, Laura May
1Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Physical Therapy
|February 22, 2002
Summary
This perspective article identifies 7 key needs in physical therapy clinical education and reviews 10 existing models and tools designed to enhance student learning and educator effectiveness. It emphasizes the importance of structured role development and nontechnical skills for successful clinical training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Physical Therapy Training
Background:
- Clinical education is vital for developing competent physical therapists.
- Current clinical education practices face several challenges and unmet needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify critical needs in physical therapy clinical education.
- Describe existing models and tools for clinical education.
- Evaluate the efficacy of current models in addressing identified needs.
Main Methods:
- Literature synthesis to identify needs and existing models.
- Analysis of theoretical frameworks for clinical education.
- Exploration of roles, relationships, and nontechnical competencies.
Main Results:
- Seven primary needs in physical therapy clinical education were identified.
- Ten models and tools currently exist to guide or enhance clinical education.
- Roles and relationships, communication, collaboration, and reflection are crucial.
Conclusions:
- A clearer understanding of the current state of physical therapy clinical education is needed.
- Educators can utilize existing models and tools more effectively.
- New models may be required to address unique educational needs.