Evaluating a novel clinical reasoning tool for physical therapy students: A pilot study

Mallory A Kargela1,2, Linda J Woodhouse2, Steven J Durning3

  • 1School of Health Professions, Department of Physical Therapy, Augustana University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA.

The Clinical Teacher
|November 6, 2024
PubMed
Summary

The Anticipate-Plan-Pause Clinical Reasoning (APP CR) Tool shows promise for improving clinical reasoning in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students. While not statistically significant, the tool demonstrated a positive trend in enhancing CR skills and reducing student stress.

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