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Stacy Zousmer¹, Christine Stiller¹, Kristine Thompson¹

¹Physical Therapy Program, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA.

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|January 24, 2023

Summary

Effective practice for school-based physical therapists (SBPTs) involves understanding their educational context, overcoming barriers, and developing strategies for continuous professional growth. This iterative process is key to their development.

Keywords:

Educational setting physical therapy services professional development qualitative research school-based physical therapy

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Pediatrics
Educational Therapy
Professional Development

Background:

School-based physical therapists (SBPTs) play a crucial role in supporting student development within educational settings.
Understanding the factors influencing SBPTs' professional growth is essential for enhancing service delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore school-based physical therapists' perceptions of professional development and effective practice.
To develop a conceptual framework illustrating the process by which SBPTs become effective, continuously learning clinicians in schools.

Main Methods:

A qualitative study involving 20 school-based physical therapists.
Data collection through demographic questionnaires and semi-structured interviews focusing on roles, professional development, barriers, and recommendations.

Main Results:

Participants identified key roles and personal qualities of effective SBPTs.
Three core concepts emerged regarding professional development: the influence of educational context and culture, identification of barriers to effective practice, and the implementation of professional development strategies.

Conclusions:

Effective practice for SBPTs is a complex, ongoing process requiring specific knowledge, skills, and behaviors.
This process involves self-reflection within the educational environment, recognizing challenges, and proactively developing strategies for success.
A conceptual framework was created to guide SBPTs in professional development planning, ultimately improving student services and their integration into the educational team.