An exploration of workplace mentoring preferences of new‐graduate physiotherapists within Australian practice

Forbes, Roma; Lao, Andrew C.C.; Wilesmith, Sarah; Martin, Romany

doi:10.1002/pri.1872

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“…Informal PD was identified as a main source to provide new graduates with a larger skillset and increased confidence in managing unfamiliar situations. These findings are congruous with literature, with new-graduate physiotherapists reporting the value of having an individualised and supportive mentor (Forbes et al, 2021). This previous research further supports that with appropriate guidance and reassurance, new graduates were able to have a sense of ownership over their career development while feeling welcomed and supported within their new workplace (Forbes et al, 2021).…”

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“…These findings are congruous with literature, with new-graduate physiotherapists reporting the value of having an individualised and supportive mentor (Forbes et al, 2021). This previous research further supports that with appropriate guidance and reassurance, new graduates were able to have a sense of ownership over their career development while feeling welcomed and supported within their new workplace (Forbes et al, 2021). New graduates reflected on what they perceived to be adequate mentoring and PD within the hospital setting, specifically when considering skill development for managing complex and unfamiliar conditions.…”

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Professional development from the perspective of new-graduate physiotherapists within Australian hospital settings: A qualitative study

Tan

Phan²,

Martin³

et al. 2022

FoHPE

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Introduction: The transition from physiotherapy student to clinician within hospital settings has been identified as overwhelming, leaving new graduates experiencing significant anxiety and stress. Professional development plays a major role in facilitating the transition from student to clinician. However, the perceived professional development needs of new graduates in hospital settings and the factors that influence graduates’ decision-making regarding professional development remain relatively unknown. The aim of this study was to explore the professional development needs of new-graduate physiotherapists working in hospital settings and to explore graduates’ decision-making relating to engagement in professional development. Methods: A qualitative study utilising a general inductive approach was undertaken to investigate new-graduate physiotherapists’ experiences. Telephone interviews were conducted with 15 new-graduate participants, and data were subject to thematic analysis. Results: Five key themes regarding hospital-based new-graduate physiotherapists’ professional development needs and decision-making were generated following analysis: 1) practical and clinical relevance, 2) influence from external supports, 3) translation to practice, 4) accessing professional development and 5) professional development for the future. This provided insight regarding the challenges faced in accessing professional development during the transition from student to clinician. Conclusions: This study has highlighted the complexity of new-graduate physiotherapists’ decision-making and perceived needs surrounding professional development within the hospital setting. New-graduate physiotherapists perceived that the hospital workplace provided sufficient resources for professional development. However, guidance from supervisors and colleagues within the hospital workplace was highly valued by new graduates when choosing professional development, including informal professional development opportunities. Research is needed to further understand the role of professional development of physiotherapists in hospital settings.

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Professional development from the perspective of new-graduate physiotherapists within Australian hospital settings: A qualitative study

Tan

Phan²,

Martin³

et al. 2022

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“…Additionally, this study advocates for employers of new graduate physiotherapists to ensure appropriate support is provided to graduates during the transition from student to clinician. This support from senior clinicians is actively sought by new graduates and is supported by previous research into new graduate mentorship (Forbes et al 2021). Further research into the preparation for and support of new graduate physiotherapists in the hospital setting is warranted, given the multi-faceted roles of physiotherapists in this context.…”

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“…New graduates transitioning from student to clinician face unique challenges as they commence professional practice and workplace support during this time (Forbes et al 2021). Stoikov et al (2020) identified that new graduates in hospital settings are particularly challenged by the increased caseload volume and complexity of their roles compared to the protected workloads they experienced as students (Stoikov et al 2020).…”

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Hospital discharge planning: a qualitative study of new-graduate physiotherapists' experiences

Martin

Phan

Tan

et al. 2022

HEPJ

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Purpose: Discharge planning constitutes a large part of a physiotherapist's role when working in hospital settings. The challenges of decision-making relating to discharge planning have been identified by experienced physiotherapists. Despite known challenges associated with the transition from student to clinician, the experiences of new-graduates undertaking discharge planning are largely unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to explore:1) new-graduate physiotherapists' experiences of discharge planning in hospital settings, and2) the influence of pre-professional training on their perceived preparedness for discharge planning.Design: A qualitative general inductive approach using semi-structured interviews. New-graduate physiotherapists (n = 14) working in hospital settings were recruited.Finding: Four themes were generated: 1) responding to the pressures associated with discharging patients, 2) complex decision-making, 3) the role of the interprofessional team, and 4) desiring additional context and complexity from pre-professional training.Practice Implications: The study has identified that new-graduates underestimate the extent to which discharge planning features in their roles within hospital settings, and are unaware of the interprofessional practice required. Whilst they felt that their pre-professional training provides the technical skills required for their roles, they felt that they were not prepared for their role within the broader healthcare system, nor the complexity of clinical practice. This study encourages education providers to emphasise the role of physiotherapists within the broader health care system, through highlighting contexts where physiotherapy knowledge can be applied (i.e., discharge planning) and understanding the role of the physiotherapist within the interprofessional team.Limitations: Important perspectives of mentors and other members of the interprofessional team involved in discharge planning have not been included in this study which may have impacted the interpretation of the results.

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“…Time and tools to uncover and modify relevant psychological obstacles for recovery were perceived challenging and partly dependent on clinical experience. Another recent study found that newly graduated physiotherapists wanted accessible and individualized mentoring (Forbes et al., 2021). This may imply that tools, techniques and procedures for addressment of psychosocial obstacles for recovery should be included in basic as well as postgraduate curriculums for physiotherapists.…”

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Building therapeutic alliances with patients in treatment for low back pain: A focus group study

Unsgaard-Tøndel

Söderström

2021

Physiotherapy Res Intl

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Background and Purpose Low back pain is a multidimensional disorder and a biopsychosocial management approach is recommended. However, recent data indicates that physiotherapists mainly focus on biomechanical aspects in treatment and struggle with addressing psychosocial barriers for recovery. We wanted to explore how physiotherapists express their experiences of building therapeutic alliances within a biopsychosocial perspective of low back pain. Methods Qualitative focus‐group interviews were performed with five physiotherapists on two occasions with 6 months in between. Data were analyzed within a hermeneutical perspective with decontextualization and recontextualization, and identification of themes. Results Four main themes were identified from the analyses: (1) An ideal standard: Presence, empathy and applying the biopsychosocial perspective is central for building therapeutic alliance. (2) Time‐consuming: Active listening and personally adapted treatment is important and time‐consuming. (3) Challenging area: Advanced clinical reasoning is needed to understand and modify complex barriers for recovery. Clinical experience is sometimes necessary to integrate the psychological and social domains into physiotherapy management. (4) The art of balancing: Important to apply sensitive communication to help patients gain new insight. Some heavy psychosocial demands on patients may be outside physiotherapists' professional competence. Discussion The physiotherapists in this focus group study expressed a shared view that therapeutic alliance should build upon person‐centering, motivational communication, and facilitation of lifestyle adjustments within a biopsychosocial perspective of low back pain. Complex clinical reasoning necessary as the optimal cause‐corrective treatment strategies were often not obvious. Time and tools to uncover and modify relevant psychological obstacles for recovery were perceived challenging and partly dependent on clinical experience. Addressment of psychosocial obstacles for recovery should be included in basic as well as postgraduate curriculums for physiotherapists. Collaborative practice support strategies like peer guidance and better platforms for interprofessional collaboration and decision support could contribute to improve practice in the psychosocial domain.

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An exploration of workplace mentoring preferences of new‐graduate physiotherapists within Australian practice

Cited by 12 publications

References 31 publications

Professional development from the perspective of new-graduate physiotherapists within Australian hospital settings: A qualitative study

Professional development from the perspective of new-graduate physiotherapists within Australian hospital settings: A qualitative study

Hospital discharge planning: a qualitative study of new-graduate physiotherapists' experiences

Building therapeutic alliances with patients in treatment for low back pain: A focus group study

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