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Interpersonal skills education in entry-level physical therapy programs.

A A Guccione, M E DeMont

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    Physical therapy programs widely teach interpersonal skills (IPS), but evaluation methods vary. Master

    Area of Science:

    • Physical Therapy Education
    • Healthcare Professional Training
    • Communication Skills in Healthcare

    Background:

    • Interpersonal skills (IPS) are crucial for effective patient care in physical therapy.
    • The integration and evaluation of IPS education in entry-level programs require current assessment.
    • Understanding faculty expertise and teaching methodologies in IPS is essential for curriculum development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the current state of interpersonal skills (IPS) education in entry-level physical therapy programs.
    • To investigate the content, coursework requirements, and evaluation strategies for IPS.
    • To explore the academic disciplines, materials, and methods employed by faculty teaching IPS.

    Main Methods:

    • A 32-item questionnaire was distributed to 107 accredited entry-level physical therapy programs (Baccalaureate, Certificate, Master's) in 1984.

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  • Seventy-two responses (67.2% return rate) were analyzed, representing diverse program types.
  • Data collected included information on IPS content delivery, required coursework, evaluation methods, and faculty teaching practices.

    • Main Results:

    • Nearly all responding programs (97.2%) explicitly taught IPS in the classroom.
    • Fewer programs (74.3%) reported evaluating student learning in IPS.
    • Master's degree programs demonstrated a higher concentration of IPS content and mandatory coursework compared to Baccalaureate and Certificate programs.

    Conclusions:

    • Interpersonal skills (IPS) education is prevalent in entry-level physical therapy programs, though evaluation practices are less consistent.
    • Master's programs appear to integrate IPS more comprehensively than Baccalaureate or Certificate programs.
    • Academically-based physical therapists predominantly teach IPS, utilizing a wide range of pedagogical approaches.