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Area of Science:

  • Health Professions Education
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Physical therapist program success is linked to cognitive and noncognitive factors.
  • Previous research has not identified predictors of positive professional performance (PPP) beyond academic programs in physical therapy.
  • This study addresses the gap by exploring traits crucial for career success in physical therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key traits indicating positive professional performance (PPP) in physical therapists beyond academic preparation.
  • To determine if academic preparation can mediate the relationship between these traits and PPP.

Main Methods:

  • A three-round Delphi survey was conducted.
  • Expert academicians specializing in programmatic performance and student success were targeted.
  • Consensus was reached on traits associated with PPP and their modifiability through academic training.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-one experts completed all survey rounds.
  • The majority of identified PPP traits were noncognitive and modifiable through academic training.
  • Highest-scoring traits included critical thinking, active learning, ethical practice, communication, professionalism, and responsibility.

Conclusions:

  • Findings can inform the design of academic health professional programs.
  • Curricular enhancements may improve both academic and post-academic success for physical therapists.
  • Focusing on noncognitive skill development is crucial for professional longevity.