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A structured workshop enhanced Physiotherapists' skills in clinical decision-making: A pre-post study
Shambhu P Adhikari1, Nistha Shrestha1, Rishita Shakya1
1Department of Physiotherapy, School of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu University, Nepal.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|February 3, 2021
Summary
An educational workshop significantly improved physiotherapists' clinical decision-making skills. This evidence-based approach is vital for enhancing patient care quality in physiotherapy practice.
Area of Science:
- Physiotherapy
- Clinical Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Clinical decision-making is crucial for high-quality patient care.
- Effective clinical reasoning and decision-making are foundational in physiotherapy practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of an evidence-based educational workshop on physiotherapists' clinical decision-making abilities.
- To enhance the quality of patient care through improved clinical decision-making skills.
Main Methods:
- A pre-post design study was conducted in a medical college setting.
- An educational workshop protocol was developed using evidence and guidelines.
- Participants engaged in clinical scenario discussions; data collected pre- and post-workshop using a skills assessment tool.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements observed in all clinical decision-making skill items (P < 0.001).
- Overall clinical decision-making scores showed substantial enhancement (P < 0.001, effect size: 0.9).
- A notable difference in skill improvement was identified between Bachelor and Master level physiotherapists (P < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- An evidence-based structured workshop effectively improved physiotherapists' clinical decision-making skills.
- Findings are applicable to various healthcare professionals in clinical settings.
- Further research with control groups is recommended to validate these results.
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