Observations and Performances with Distinction by Physical Therapy Students in Clinical Education: Analysis of Check-boxes on the Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument (PT-CPI) Over a 4 Year Period.
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Authors
Norman, Kathleen
Booth, Randy
Date
2015-01
Type
journal article
Language
en
Keyword
Clinical Competence , Educational Measurement , Physical Therapy , Health Occupations Student , Professional Education
Alternative Title
Abstract
Purpose: To describe how often the 24 performance criteria of the Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument (PT-CPI) were not observed and how often they were rated exceptionally well for physical therapy (PT) students in relation to clinical placement descriptors. Methods: Indicators of “not observed,” performance “with distinction,” and “significant concerns” were tabulated from 1,460 clinical placements between 2008 and 2012. The rates for these indicators were evaluated with respect to catchment area, practice setting (hospital/institutional or community-based), practice area (musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, neurology, paediatrics, geriatrics, or variety) and level (junior to senior). Results: Of the 24 PT-CPI criteria, 15 had observation rates >95%. Of the other 9 criteria, some showed significant differences in observation rates across level, practice setting, and practice area. Ratings of “with distinction” were awarded most often for criteria related to professionalism and communication and were awarded more often in community-based settings than in hospital/institutional settings. For some criteria, “with distinction” was awarded more often in paediatrics placements than in other areas. The “significant concerns” checkboxes were very rarely used. Conclusions: The overall observation rates were very similar to those reported elsewhere. The findings related to performance with distinction and observation rates relative to setting and practice area are new contributions to knowledge.
Description
This is the post-refereed, pre-copy-edited version of an article published in Physiotherapy Canada. For the authoritative version, please see the version published in the journal.
doi: 10.3138/PTC.2013-64
Citation
Norman KE, Booth R. Observations and performances with distinction by physical therapy students in clinical education: analysis of check-boxes on the Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument (PT-CPI) over a 4 year period.Physiotherapy Canada 2015; 67(1); 17-29
Publisher
University of Toronto Press