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The Path to Translating Focus of Attention Research into Canadian Physiotherapy, Part 1: Physiotherapists' Self-Reported Focus of Attention Use via a Study-Specific Questionnaire
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Julia Hussien; Diane Ste-Marie – Journal of Motor Learning and Development, 2023
The focus of attention literature has shown robust findings for the benefits of providing statements that focus on the movement effect or outcome (external focus of attention [EFOA]) as opposed to focusing on the movement kinematics (internal focus of attention). Observational studies, however, have revealed that physiotherapists use fewer EFOA…
Descriptors: Attention, Physical Therapy, Foreign Countries, Rehabilitation
Physio- and Occupational Therapists View of the Place of Play in Re/habilitation: A Swedish Perspective
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Nordström, Birgitta; Lynch, Helen; Prellwitz, Maria – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2023
The aim of this Swedish study was to explore and describe physiotherapists and occupational therapists' attitudes and understanding of the place of play in habilitation. This was a qualitative study, using semi-structured interviews exploring ten habilitation professional's experiences and attitude towards play. Interviews were analysed using…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Therapy, Allied Health Personnel, Occupational Therapy
Deconstructing Curriculum and Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Pain in Pre-Licensure Occupational and Physical Therapy Education
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Annie Burke-Doe; Kristen Johnson; Steve Laslovich; Kayla Smith; Christopher Ivey; Anna Edwards; Christopher Ingstad; Ellen Lowe; Jim Mathews; Terri Roberts; Susan MacDermott; Jon Warren – Educational Research: Theory and Practice, 2024
The purpose of this study was to: 1) examine existing interprofessional pain management curricula in a DPT and MOT program by mapping pain subject matter to the IASP interprofessional content to determine gaps, vertical and horizontal coherence and integration 2) evaluate pain knowledge and attitudes early and late curriculum within the current…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Student Evaluation, Knowledge Level, Student Attitudes
The Path to Translating Focus of Attention Research into Canadian Physiotherapy, Part 2: Physiotherapist Interviews Reveal Impacting Factors and Barriers to Focus of Attention Use
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Julia Hussien; Lauren Gignac; Lauren Shearer; Diane M. Ste-Marie – Journal of Motor Learning and Development, 2023
Although researchers have highlighted the benefits of adopting an external focus of attention for rehabilitation, studies have consistently revealed low external focus use by physiotherapists. Consequently, the purpose of this research was to explore factors influencing physiotherapists' focus of attention use and to gain insight into the…
Descriptors: Attention, Physical Therapy, Foreign Countries, Rehabilitation
Health Science Students' Conceptual Understanding of Electricity: Misconception or Lack of Knowledge?
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Kübra Özmen – Research in Science Education, 2024
While many university health science programs include physics courses to raise knowledge and understanding of physical science concepts, they are still far from addressing the needs of that science health profession. This study aimed to investigate the effect of an introductory physics course on first-year physiotherapy and rehabilitation (PR)…
Descriptors: College Students, Health Sciences, Student Attitudes, Knowledge Level
The Path to Translating Focus of Attention Research into Canadian Physiotherapy, Part 4: Sequentially Linking Assessment Outcomes into a Chain of Evidence Supporting the Workshop
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Julia Hussien; Liza Khodko; Cooper Macdonald; Diane Ste-Marie – Journal of Motor Learning and Development, 2023
In previous research, Canadian physiotherapists identified barriers to effective external focus promotion and recommended the delivery of a focus of attention workshop as a solution. Accordingly, the current research entailed the virtual delivery of such a workshop, consisting of asynchronous Website modules followed by a synchronous group…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Therapy, Allied Health Personnel, Allied Health Occupations Education
Knowledge and Attitudes of Allied Health Professional Students regarding the Stroke Rehabilitation Team and the Role of the Speech and Language Therapist
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Byrne, Aine; Pettigrew, Catharine M. – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2010
Background: One of the major barriers to effective team working among healthcare professionals is a lack of knowledge of each other's roles. The importance of understanding Irish healthcare students' attitudes towards team working and each other's roles led to the development of this study. Aims: The aims were to investigate allied health…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Teamwork, Occupational Therapy, Foreign Countries