Simulation-Based Education in Physical Therapist Education: A Survey of Current Practice-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Simulation-Based Education in Physical Therapist Education: A Survey of Current Practice

Published:2022-10-06 Issue:12 Volume:102 Page:
ISSN:0031-9023
Container-title:Physical Therapy
language:en
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Author:

Stockert Brad¹^ORCID,Macauley Kelly²³⁴^ORCID,Bradford Jacque⁵⁶,Gorman Sharon L⁷,Greenwood Kristin Curry⁸⁹,Nordon-Craft Amy¹⁰,Quiben Myla¹¹,Rucker Jason¹²,Silberman Nicki¹³

Affiliation:

1. California State University , Department of Physical Therapy, Sacramento, California , USA

2. Husson University , , Bangor, Maine , USA

3. College of Health and Pharmacy , , Bangor, Maine , USA

4. Rasmussen University Department of Physical Therapy, , Eagan, Minnesota , USA

5. University of Tennessee Health Science Center , Department of Physical Therapy, , Memphis, Tennessee , USA

6. College of Health Professions , Department of Physical Therapy, , Memphis, Tennessee , USA

7. Samuel Merritt University , Department of Physical Therapy, Oakland, California , USA

8. Bouve College of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, , Boston, Massachusetts , USA

9. Northeastern University Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, , Boston, Massachusetts , USA

10. University of Colorado, Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Physical Therapy Program , Aurora, Colorado , USA

11. University of North Texas Health Science Center , Department of Physical Therapy, Fort Worth, Texas , USA

12. University of Kansas Medical Center , Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science and Athletic Training, Kansas City, Kansas , USA

13. City University of New York Hunter College, Department of Physical Therapy, , New York, New York , USA

Abstract

Abstract Objectives The purposes of this study were to describe the current use of (1) simulation in student physical therapist professional education programs and (2) standards of best practice (SOBP) for simulation-based education (SBE) in physical therapist education. Methods Two surveys were created about current use of SBE in student physical therapist professional education programs in the United States. The first survey contained questions about the program, including the best contact person regarding simulation. The second survey investigated simulation use within the context of SOBP. Survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results Survey 1 was sent to the program director at all fully accredited physical therapist programs (N = 236), and 143 responses were returned (61% response rate). Survey 2 was sent to the 136 individuals identified in Survey 1, and we received 81 completed surveys (60%). Over 90% of programs reported including SBE in their curricula, with 86% providing 3 or more experiences. A median of 1 core faculty at each program reported training in SBE, but 23% reported no training. A lack of training in specific elements of the SOBP for SBE was reported by 40% to 50% of faculty. Limited use of SOBP was reported, and use of outcome measures without validation was common. Conclusion Although SBE is commonly used in physical therapist education, many faculties (1) do not have training in SBE, (2) do not consistently follow the SOBP, and (3) utilize unvalidated outcome measures. Limited faculty training in SBE and inconsistent inclusion of the SOBP suggest student learning in simulation is not optimized. Impact These results show that, despite increased use of simulation in physical therapist education programs, there is a dearth of faculty trained in SBE and inconsistent use of SOBP. Addressing these deficiencies could help to optimize the benefits of SBE in physical therapist education.

Funder

American Council of Academic Physical Therapy

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Link

https://academic.oup.com/ptj/advance-article-pdf/doi/10.1093/ptj/pzac134/46348015/pzac134.pdf

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