Perceived preparedness and training needs of new graduate physiotherapists' working with First Nations Australians.
Physiother Theory Pract
; : 1-14, 2023 Feb 21.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
There is a considerable and ongoing health gap experienced by First Nations Australians. Physiotherapists play an integral role in the health care of this population; however, little is known about new graduate preparedness and training needs to work in a First Nations context.OBJECTIVE:
To explore the perceptions of new graduate physiotherapists regarding their preparedness and training needs for working with First Nation Australians.METHODS:
Qualitative telephone, semi-structured interviews of new graduate physiotherapists (n = 13) who have worked with First Nations Australians in the last two years. Inductive, reflexive thematic analysis was used.RESULTS:
Five themes were generated 1) limitations of pre-professional training; 2) benefits of work integrated learning; 3) 'on the job' development; 4) intrapersonal factors and efforts; and 5) insights into improving training.CONCLUSION:
New graduate physiotherapists perceive that their preparedness to work in a First Nations health context is supported by practical and varied learning experiences. At the pre-professional level, new graduates benefit from work integrated learning and opportunities that evoke critical self-reflection. At the professional level, new graduates express a need for 'on the job' development, peer supervision, and tailored professional development, that focuses on the unique perspectives of the specific community in which they work.
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MEDLINE
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Qualitative_research
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Physiother Theory Pract
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA FISICA
Año:
2023
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Article
País de afiliación:
Australia