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Perception of peer physical examination in two Australian osteopathy programs
1College of Health & Biomedicine, Victoria University, PO Box 14428, Melbourne, VIC 8001 Australia ; Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia ; School of Health & Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia.
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
|July 13, 2016
Summary
Osteopathy students generally accept peer physical examination (PPE) for non-sensitive areas. Unwillingness to participate in PPE was linked to demographic factors similar to other health disciplines.
Area of Science:
- Osteopathic Education
- Clinical Skills Training
- Medical Education
Background:
- Peer physical examination (PPE) is a practical educational method for students to practice examination skills.
- Limited research exists on PPE utilization within osteopathy education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate first-year osteopathy students' perceptions of peer physical examination.
- To identify demographic factors influencing student willingness to participate in PPE.
Main Methods:
- Administered 'Examining Fellow Students' and 'Peer Physical Examination' questionnaires to osteopathy students before and after a 12-week session.
- Utilized descriptive statistics, McNemar and sign tests, and logistic regression to analyze data.
Main Results:
- Students showed general willingness to perform PPE on non-sensitive areas.
- Apprehension decreased post-teaching session, influenced by prior PPE exposure.
- Unwillingness correlated with being female, non-Australian born, religious, and older.
Conclusions:
- This study is the first to explore PPE perceptions in osteopathy students.
- Findings align with previous research in medicine and other disciplines regarding demographic associations with PPE reluctance.
- Highlights the need for curriculum development addressing body image, educator training, and clear student information regarding PPE.
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