Preadmission predictors of graduation success from a physical therapy education program in the southwestern United States.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The field of physical therapy education is seeking an evidence-based approach to inform qualified applicant admission. A considerable amount of research exists; however, results represent an array of outcomes making practical application difficult. It aims to determine what preadmission criteria are predictors of graduation success.

Methods

Data from the 2013-2016 graduating cohorts (n=149) were collected. Predictors included verbal, quantitative and analytical Graduate Record Examination rank percentile), admissions interview, precumulative science grade point average (SGPA), precumulative grade point average (UGPA), and reflective essay. Measures of graduation success were identified as the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and grade point average at the

SUBMITTER: Roman G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6517323 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature