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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Professions
  • Allied Health Sciences
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Workplace-based competency is crucial for patient safety and quality healthcare.
  • Limited research exists on physiotherapists' perceptions of workplace competency.
  • Understanding these perceptions is key to developing effective professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and describe physiotherapists' perceptions of workplace competency.
  • To explore factors influencing workplace learning and skill development in physiotherapy.
  • To inform the development of supportive workplace competency frameworks.

Main Methods:

  • Mixed-methods cross-sectional observational study.
  • Qualitative data from interviews and focus groups with 46 physiotherapists.
  • Quantitative data from an online survey completed by 31 participants.

Main Results:

  • Less-experienced staff reported limited confidence despite available learning opportunities.
  • Feedback mechanisms were informal, unstructured, and often perceived as not useful.
  • Physiotherapists valued self-determined learning goals but lacked time for development.
  • High motivation for skill development was noted, but time constraints were a significant barrier.

Conclusions:

  • Physiotherapists' perceptions highlight challenges in workplace learning, including confidence and feedback.
  • Existing supports are not fully utilized or effective for all staff.
  • Recommendations include improving feedback mechanisms and addressing time limitations for professional development.
  • Findings support the development of a specific workplace competency framework for physiotherapists.