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Students and physiotherapists experience physiotherapy in particular ways: A phenomenologically oriented study
Sarah Barradell1,2,3, Tai Peseta2,4, Simon Barrie2,4
1Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University , Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
|May 24, 2019
Summary
This study explored physiotherapy practice through the experiences of students, graduates, and qualified professionals. Six shared ways of thinking and practicing (WTP) were identified, with professional citizenship unique to experienced practitioners.
Area of Science:
- Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Education
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Understanding the lived experiences of physiotherapy practitioners is crucial for professional development.
- Variations in practice and professional identity may exist across different career stages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the ways of thinking and practicing (WTP) in physiotherapy.
- To compare the experiences of physiotherapy students, recent graduates, and qualified practitioners.
Main Methods:
- A two-part phenomenologically oriented study.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 physiotherapy students/recent graduates and 32 qualified physiotherapists.
- Thematic analysis was used to identify WTP from interview transcripts.
Main Results:
- Seven themes of WTP emerged: knowledge discovery, client-centered problem-solving, systems-based body approach, therapeutic alliance, professional self-development, workforce organization, and professional citizenship.
- Six themes were common across all participant groups, though interpretations varied.
- Professional citizenship was exclusively identified by qualified practitioners.
Conclusions:
- Physiotherapy practice is characterized by six distinct WTP, plus an integrating concept of the practitioner's relationship with the profession.
- Insights suggest potential benefits for entry-level curriculum, contemporary practice, and healthcare positioning.
- Further exploration of WTP may enhance the physiotherapy profession's future development and integration into healthcare.
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