Physiotherapy clinical education in Australia: an exploration of clinical educator characteristics, confidence and training requirements

Australian Health Review : a Publication of the Australian Hospital Association
Clint NewsteadLindy McAllister

Abstract

Objectives The aim of this study was to describe physiotherapists' involvement, confidence and training needs in the provision of student clinical education (CE) in Australia. Methods A valid and reliable cross-sectional online survey instrument was used to collect data from physiotherapists employed in public and private healthcare facilities in Australia. Survey questions included participant personal and professional characteristics, participation in CE-related continuing professional development (CPD) and confidence in components of CE. Results In all, 170 (34%) physiotherapists (mean age 37 years; mean years clinical experience 13 years) completed the survey. Most participants (68%) were currently involved in CE, over half (56%) had completed CE-related CPD and many (56%) reported a need for more CPD. Participants with no previous CE experience were less confident (P≤0.05) in all components of CE. Participants with less clinical experience were less confident in managing challenging students (P=0.003), multiple students (P=<0.001) and competing workplace and education duties (P=<0.001). Conclusions Physiotherapists with varying professional characteristics were involved in CE. Although many participants had attended CE-rel...Continue Reading

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