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Navigating the system: Physiotherapy student perceptions of performance-based assessment.
Anne O'Connor1, Peter Cantillon2, Oliver McGarr3
1a Department of Clinical Therapies , University of Limerick , Limerick , Ireland.
Physiotherapy students perceive inconsistencies in performance-based assessments (PBA), shifting focus from learning to grades. Their insights highlight areas for improving these crucial evaluations for better practice readiness.
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Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Physiotherapy
- Assessment in Medical Education
Background:
- Performance-based assessment (PBA) is vital for evaluating health professional students' readiness for practice.
- Limited research exists on stakeholder perspectives, particularly students', regarding PBA challenges and facilitators.
- Understanding student perceptions is crucial for evolving assessment practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore physiotherapy students' perceptions of performance-based assessment.
- To identify challenges and facilitators impacting student learning within PBA.
- To gather insights from central stakeholders for assessment improvement.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interpretive constructivist approach.
- Data collected via six focus group interviews (n=33).
- Inductive thematic analysis used for data exploration.
Main Results:
- Two key themes emerged: perceived inconsistencies in the assessment process and their impact on learning.
- Students utilized experiential knowledge to develop strategies for managing assessment challenges.
- Identified areas for improvement in current physiotherapy PBAs.
Conclusions:
- Current physiotherapy PBAs may inadvertently prioritize grades over genuine learning due to inconsistencies.
- Findings underscore the need for academic and clinical communities to refine assessment procedures.
- Improving PBA is essential for assuring public confidence and patient safety in physiotherapy.

