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Guided self-study (G-SS) improved physiotherapy students' knowledge and hands-on skills compared to traditional methods. While student participation was low, the G-SS program shows promise with potential modifications for feasibility.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Physiotherapy Training
  • Curriculum Development

Background:

  • Literature on guided self-study (G-SS) impact on undergraduate knowledge and skills is limited.
  • G-SS effectiveness in physiotherapy education requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a G-SS program in an undergraduate physiotherapy curriculum.
  • To evaluate G-SS impact on knowledge acquisition and hands-on skills development.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty-three physiotherapy students were randomized into G-SS and control groups (CG).
  • G-SS group prepared clinical cases over 8-day cycles; CG used original curriculum units.
  • Outcomes included task time, student responsiveness, program differentiation, knowledge (MCQ), and skills (OSCE).

Main Results:

  • Student responsiveness to the G-SS program was 32%, below the target of 83%.
  • No significant differences in program differentiation were observed between groups.
  • The G-SS group achieved significantly higher OSCE scores (p=0.003) than the CG, indicating superior skills development.

Conclusions:

  • The G-SS program, in its current format, faced feasibility challenges due to low student responsiveness.
  • Modifications, such as improved time planning and reduced workload, are recommended to enhance student participation.
  • Despite feasibility issues, G-SS demonstrated superiority over the control group in knowledge and skills improvement.