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Analysis of a model for pediatric physical therapy and clinical education via telehealth.

Courtney McKenzieMelanie TitzerAlyssa HutchinsonCamaran DodgeAndrea Fergus
Published in: Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine (2024)
A novel entry-level collaborative clinical learning experience (CLE) in pediatric physical therapy (PT) delivered via telehealth was implemented involving 12 families, 54 DPT students, and 12 clinical instructors (CIs). Children of various ages, a wide range of home environments, and diagnoses received individualized PT via telehealth during a four-week CLE. Retrospective quantitative and qualitative analyses of student documentation, video recordings of sessions, and CI, student, and caregiver survey responses were performed. All children demonstrated qualitative improvements and 73% demonstrated quantitative improvements. CIs, students, and caregivers believed the children benefited from the experience and 98% believed the children were able to work toward their goals. Most students (95%) and CIs (100%) felt that it was a valuable and effective learning experience. Most (>71%) CIs and students believed students were able to learn in all relevant domains of the clinical performance instrument. This model provides a unique CLE for students in both pediatric PT and telehealth.
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