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Attributes of physiotherapy continence clinicians: a qualitative perspective
Susan C Slade1, Jean Hay-Smith2, Sally Mastwyk3
1School of Allied Health/College Science, Health & Engineering/La Trobe University, 3086, Australia; La Trobe Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine Research, School Allied Health/College Science, Health & Engineering/La Trobe University, 3086, Australia.
Physiotherapy
|April 7, 2019
Summary
Expert physiotherapy continence clinicians possess advanced skills, knowledge, and experience, often gained through postgraduate education and research. These attributes are crucial for effective pelvic floor rehabilitation and patient-centered care.
Area of Science:
- Physiotherapy
- Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
- Continence Care
Background:
- Continence rehabilitation is a specialized area within physiotherapy.
- Understanding the expertise of continence clinicians is essential for advancing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the attributes of expert physiotherapy continence clinicians.
- To compare expert clinicians with novices in experience, knowledge, capability, and skills.
- To explore factors contributing to expertise in pelvic floor rehabilitation.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing thematic analysis.
- Data collected from focus groups with registered physiotherapists.
- Purposive and snowball sampling used for participant recruitment.
Main Results:
- Expertise in continence rehabilitation is developed through postgraduate education, mentorship, clinical experience, and research.
- Key themes included attributes for competent practice, research literacy for knowledge translation, and patient-centered care.
- Proficient clinicians emphasized evidence-informed practice, consumer engagement, and collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Proficient physiotherapy continence clinicians demonstrate high skill, advanced training, and extensive experience.
- Research capability and collaboration are vital for evidence-based practice.
- Novice clinicians benefit from structured mentoring, training, and clear career pathways; patient-centered care is a universal skill.
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