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Defining the construct of masters level clinical practice in manipulative physiotherapy
Alison Rushton1, Geoff Lindsay
1School of Health and Population Sciences, College of Medicine and Dentistry, 52 Pritchatts Road, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK. a.b.rushton@bham.ac.uk <a.b.rushton@bham.ac.uk>
Manual Therapy
|September 15, 2009
Summary
This study explored master's level manipulative physiotherapy clinical practice, identifying clinical reasoning as key. Findings inform curriculum development for postgraduate physiotherapy education.
Area of Science:
- Physiotherapy
- Medical Education
Background:
- The construct of master's level manipulative physiotherapy clinical practice requires exploration.
- Understanding expert behaviors is crucial for developing advanced physiotherapy curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore behaviors indicative of master's level manipulative physiotherapy clinical practice.
- To provide insights for curriculum development in postgraduate physiotherapy programs.
Main Methods:
- An exploratory case study design was utilized.
- Data collection involved interviews, participant observation, and documentary analysis.
- Inductive category development and constant comparative analysis were employed.
Main Results:
- Clinical reasoning was identified as the most significant behavior within the construct.
- Core components of practice, such as prioritization, were further defined.
- Data convergence with a concurrent Delphi study supported construct validation.
Conclusions:
- This research offers a foundational understanding of master's level manipulative physiotherapy practice.
- The findings justify the use of this construct in master's level physiotherapy curriculum development.
- Trustworthy insights were gained, supporting educational advancements.
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