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The development of items for a physiotherapy clinical programme evaluation tool.

Vaneshveri Naidoo¹, Aimee V Stewart¹, Morake E Douglas Maleka²

¹Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

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|December 7, 2023

Summary

This study identified key themes for evaluating physiotherapy clinical education programs in South Africa. Findings will inform the development of a new evaluation tool to ensure quality assurance and training standards.

Keywords:

clinical education evaluation focus group discussion physiotherapy qualitative

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Area of Science:

Health Professions Education
Physiotherapy
Curriculum Development

Background:

Evaluating physiotherapy clinical education programs is complex and underexplored.
A lack of research hinders the development of effective evaluation tools.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify essential components for a physiotherapy clinical education evaluation tool.
This research was part of a larger study focused on South African physiotherapy education.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study using focus group discussions with academics, clinical educators, and clinicians.
Inductive thematic content analysis of transcribed discussions.
Ensured data trustworthiness through triangulation and credibility checks.

Main Results:

Fourteen focus groups were conducted nationwide.
Three overarching themes emerged: macro (governance), meso (structural), and micro (clinical experience).
These themes encompass diverse aspects of physiotherapy clinical education.

Conclusions:

The identified themes highlight the complexity and diversity of clinical physiotherapy education.
These themes and their subcategories are crucial for developing a comprehensive evaluation tool.