Perceived preparedness and training needs of new graduate physiotherapists' working with First Nations Australians.
Curtley NelsonAllison MandrusiakRoma ForbesPublished in: Physiotherapy theory and practice (2023)
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.