Assessing Implementation Readiness and Success of an e-Resource to Improve Prelicensure Physical Therapy Workforce Capacity to Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis

被引:3
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作者
Fary, Robyn E. [1 ]
Slater, Helen [1 ]
Jordan, Joanne E. [2 ]
Gardner, Peter [1 ]
Chua, Jason [1 ]
Payne, Carly [1 ]
Briggs, Andrew M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Curtin Univ, Bentley, WA, Australia
[2] HealthSense Pty Ltd, Doncaster, Australia
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基金
英国医学研究理事会;
关键词
chronic disease; curriculum; e-learning; musculoskeletal; qualitative; QUALITY-OF-CARE; PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS; MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH; KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION; OCCUPATIONAL-THERAPY; MODELS; EDUCATION; PERSPECTIVES; CHALLENGES; FRAMEWORK;
D O I
10.2519/jospt.2017.7281
中图分类号
R826.8 [整形外科学]; R782.2 [口腔颌面部整形外科学]; R726.2 [小儿整形外科学]; R62 [整形外科学(修复外科学)];
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摘要
STUDY DESIGN: Prospective within-subject, cross-sectional, between-group, nested qualitative designs within an implementation science framework. BACKGROUND: Physical therapy is recommended for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) care, yet prelicensure RA curriculum time remains limited. OBJECTIVES: To determine readiness for, and success of, implementing an e-learning tool, Rheumatoid Arthritis for Physiotherapists e-Learning (RAP-eL), within the prelicensure physical therapy curriculum. 0 METHODS: All physical therapy students in a 1-year cohort in 2014 had RAP-eL embedded in their curriculum. Rheumatoid Arthritis for Physiotherapists e-Learning is an online platform that delivers RA disease information with translation to clinical practice. Implementation readiness, determined by acceptability of RAP-eL to students, was evaluated using focus groups (n = 23). Implementation success was measured using quantitative data from a previously validated questionnaire, including changes in students' self-reported confidence in knowledge (out of 45) and skills (out of 40) in managing RA after 4 weeks of access to RAP-eL, retention of learning over 14 months, and differences in workforce readiness between students in the cohort who had access to RAP-el and a historical control cohort. RESULTS: Acceptability of RAP-eL was confirmed from qualitative data, demonstrating implementation readiness. Short-term improvements were observed in RA knowledge (mean difference, 16.6; 95% confidence interval [Cl]: 15.7, 17.6) and RA skills (mean difference, 14.9; 95% CI:13.9, 15.9; n = 137). Retention was demonstrated after 14 months (P<.001; n = 62). Students in the 1-year cohort who had RAP-eL embedded in the curriculum scored significantly higher on knowledge (mean difference, 3.6; 95% CI:1.3, 5.9) and skills (mean difference, 3.3; 95% CI: 0.9, 5.7; n = 62) compared to those without RAP-eL (n = 36). Rheumatoid Arthritis for Physiotherapists e-Learning remains embedded in the curriculum. CD CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated both readiness and success of the sustainable implementation of RAP-eL within a prelicensure physical therapy curriculum.
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页数:12
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