Individual student characteristics and attainment in pre registration physiotherapy: a retrospective multi site cohort study

Norris, Meriel; Hammond, John A.; Williams, A. Mark; Grant, Robert; Naylor, Sandra; Rozario, Catherine

doi:10.1016/j.physio.2017.10.006

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“…In spite of women having historically outnumbered men in healthcare ( Öhman, Solomon & Finch, 2002 ; Quattrin et al, 2010 ; Vázquez Vega, 2010 ; Gomá Lanzón, 2014 ), our study reflects a fairly balanced distribution between male and female students (55% and 45%, respectively). This could be explained by a tendency towards increasing numbers of male students in the classrooms, as previously observed by Norris et al (2018) .…”

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Factors influencing student choice of a degree in physiotherapy: a population-based study in Catalonia (Spain)

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Background In other healthcare professions, there has been extensive research into students’ motivation, but studies aiming to determine what leads individuals to choose a degree in physiotherapy are scarce. This research study had three main objectives: to obtain a sociodemographic profile of first-year physiotherapy students in Catalonia; to determine the factors that lead individuals to choose a degree in physiotherapy; and to determine potential differences, according to gender and country of origin. Methods This is an observational, cross-sectional, multicentre study. Data were collected by means of a self-administered, ad-hoc questionnaire, consisting of 15 Likert scale questions, options ranging from “not influencing at all -1-” to “extremely influencing -5-”. Ten out of the twelve universities in Catalonia (Spain) that offer a degree in physiotherapy participated in this study. The sample consisted of 941 first-year physiotherapy students (55.2% men; mean age 20.1, SD: 3.4). Results The most determinant factors leading individuals to pursue a degree in physiotherapy were: helping others (95.6%); the relationship between physiotherapy and sports (79%); physiotherapy involving manual work (76.4%); and it being perceived as providing multiple job opportunities (75.9%). Male and French students were attracted due to its relation to sports (MD = 0.369, p < 0.001 and MD = 0.130, p < 0.027), perception of it being an easy degree (MD = 0.148, p < 0.001 and MD = 0.091, p < 0.037), admiration for a known physiotherapist (MD = 0.223, p = 0.006 and MD = 0.265, p = 0.001), employability (MD = 0.297, p < 0.001 and MD = 0.706, p < 0.001), good income (MD = 0.190, p = 0.002 and MD = 0.609, p < 0.001) and social recognition (MD = 0.164, p = 0.011 and MD = 0.286, p < 0.001). Helping others (MD = −0.149, p < 0.001) and interest in the sciences (MD = −0.164, p = 0.030) were more determinant for female students. Male students were more guided by recommendation (MD = 0.234, p = 0.001) and to complement previous studies (MD = 0.237, p = 0.016). French students tended to present more interest in the selection of physiotherapy as a wish since childhood (MD = 0.595, p < 0.001), due to its multiple job opportunities (MD = 0.427, p < 0.001) and because of manual work, and did not choose it to complement previous studies (MD = −1.122, p < 0.001). Conclusions The desire to help and care for others, the relation to sports, and involving manual work are the predominant factors that lead students to pursue a degree in physiotherapy. Female students favour helping others and science, whereas male students favour its relation to sports, complementing studies, social factors (admiration, recommendation, friendship) and socioeconomic determinants such as employability, good income or social recognition. When compared to Spanish students, French students were more motivated by its connection to sports, social and socioeconomic factors and some vocational determinants such as being a wish since childhood and interest in a manual profession.

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Factors influencing student choice of a degree in physiotherapy: a population-based study in Catalonia (Spain)

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“…They followed a topic guide developed in relation to previous literature and discussed and agreed by the research team (Additional file 1). It included opportunities for participants to discuss their identity, positive and more challenging experiences in university and placement, garner their thoughts on the previous study that showed an attainment gap [10] and opportunities for enhancement. Open questions were intentionally used in order to avoid leading participants in particular apriori directions.…”

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“…First is a recent study which demonstrates an attainment gap exists for pre-registration physiotherapy students with a disability, particularly those studying on pre-registration MSc courses [10]. While this study in physiotherapy mirrors a pattern in medicine, dentistry and higher education more generally [11], it did not explore potential reasons for attainment inequalities; other related literature in physiotherapy may give some indications.…”

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Students with specific learning disabilities experiences of pre-registration physiotherapy education: a qualitative study

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BackgroundAttainment gaps for students with disabilities have been noted in pre-registration physiotherapy courses in the UK. Previous research suggests disclosure, lack of staff knowledge and poor communication between University and placement sites may be relevant, but these are limited to small case studies with students with visual or physical disabilities. The purpose of this study was to explore disabled physiotherapy students’ experiences of their education in order to elucidate factors that may influence success.MethodsQualitative study drawing on phenomenological traditions. Four focus groups including 15 students with disabilities were conducted. Transcripts were analysed thematically. Procedures for transparency and rigour such as member checking and peer debriefing were implemented.ResultsThree major themes were derived from data. “It was quite a relief” explores the personal and social implications of diagnosis. “They’re not natural” focuses on academic assessment and the specifics of adjustments made and not made within that context. “My dyslexia doesn’t switch off” explores the inaccessibility of the learning environment and dissects the contrast between the 24-h nature of having a specific learning condition and the somewhat piecemeal nature of adjustments during their education.ConclusionsThis study indicates that having a specific learning disability or anxiety creates a number of hurdles to success in physiotherapy education. Most were within the University setting and were perceived to result from staff ignorance or piecemeal approaches to inclusion. A lack of consistency alongside facilitated dialogue and acknowledgement of enhancements results in frustration, ambiguity towards disclosure and reinforcement of a deficit model. Such an approach belies the intention of the profession and the NHS and does not maximise the potential of widening participation.

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“…Students from BME groups performed less well than their white British peers (Williams et al, 2015). Furthermore, BME students had lower attainment and greater attrition in a preregistration physiotherapy education within South-East England (Norris et al 2017;Ryan et al, 2017). Physiotherapy students from minority ethnic backgrounds were also awarded a significantly lower mark than their white majority peers in final clinical placements (although the differences are small) (Naylor, Norris & Williams, 2014).…”

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10. Norwegian Enough? The Significance of The Body in Recruitment of Immigrants in Physiotherapy Education

Dahl-Michelsen¹

2019

Inclusive Consumption: Immigrants’Access to and Use of Public and Private Goods and Services

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Why are immigrants underrepresented in physiotherapy education? Based on fieldwork in a physiotherapy education, I explore how immigrants' understanding of body can affect their study choices. The study indicates that physiotherapy education expects a 'Norwegian' understanding of the body and that student's experience of mastering depends on whether they succeed in adapting to this expectation. Other reasons for the underrepresentation of immigrants in the physiotherapy program are also discussed.

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Individual student characteristics and attainment in pre registration physiotherapy: a retrospective multi site cohort study

Cited by 15 publications

References 30 publications

Factors influencing student choice of a degree in physiotherapy: a population-based study in Catalonia (Spain)

Factors influencing student choice of a degree in physiotherapy: a population-based study in Catalonia (Spain)

Students with specific learning disabilities experiences of pre-registration physiotherapy education: a qualitative study

10. Norwegian Enough? The Significance of The Body in Recruitment of Immigrants in Physiotherapy Education

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