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Characteristics of Population-Based Practice in Physical Therapy
Suzanne Giuffre1, Jane Keehan1, Stacy Ruffing2
1Department of Physical Therapy, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Physical Therapy
|April 27, 2023
Summary
Physical therapists are defining population-based practice (PBP) through health teaching, coaching, and collaboration. This research explores the characteristics, preparation, and rewards/challenges of PBP in physical therapy.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Physical Therapy Practice
Background:
- Growing emphasis on physical therapy's role in population health improvement.
- Limited understanding of the nature of population-based practice (PBP) within physical therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and define population-based practice (PBP) from the perspective of physical therapists involved in it.
- To gain insight into the practical application of PBP in enhancing population health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive analysis of interviews with 21 physical therapists engaged in PBP.
- Exploration of participants' experiences and perspectives on PBP.
Main Results:
- PBP primarily occurs at community and individual levels.
- Common PBP activities include health teaching, coaching, collaboration, consultation, screening, and outreach.
- Identified key themes in characteristics, preparation, and rewards/challenges of PBP.
Conclusions:
- Population-based practice in physical therapy offers both rewards and challenges for practitioners.
- Understanding current PBP provides a practical framework for the profession's role in population health.
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