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Facilitating case studies in massage therapy clinical education
1Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Massage Therapy Program, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Summary
Student Massage Therapists (SMTs) learn to integrate evidence-based practice by conducting clinical case studies. This process enhances reflective practice and clinical skill development before graduation.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Massage Therapy Research
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Evidence integration in healthcare is increasing across professions.
- Clinical case studies are valuable for practical application and knowledge dissemination.
- Massage therapy education is adopting case study methodologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the process and experience of student massage therapists creating clinical case studies.
- To highlight the educational value of case studies in reflective practice.
- To demonstrate the role of case studies in bridging clinical practice and broader communication.
Main Methods:
- Student Massage Therapists (SMTs) at Humber College undertake a clinical case study project.
- The process involves creation, execution, and communication of case study results.
- This is a mandatory component prior to graduation.
Main Results:
- SMTs gain practical experience in research and evidence integration.
- Case studies provide face validity, aiding practitioner recognition of complex cases.
- The experience prepares SMTs for reflective and evidence-based practice.
Conclusions:
- Clinical case studies are an effective pedagogical tool in massage therapy education.
- This methodology fosters critical thinking and enhances clinical reasoning skills.
- The Humber College model prepares competent and reflective practitioners.
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