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Testing a new active learning approach to advance motor learning knowledge and self-efficacy in physical therapy undergraduate education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Motor learning (ML) science is foundational for physical therapy. However, multiple sources of evidence have indicated a science-practice gap. Clinicians report low self-efficacy with ML concepts and indicate that the lack of access to systematic training is a barrier for practical implementation. The general goal of this preliminary study was to describe the effects of a new educational intervention on physical therapy student's ML self-efficacy and knowledge.

Methods

Self-efficacy was assessed with the Physical Therapists' Perceptions of Motor Learning questionnaire. Data was acquired from third-semester students before their participation in the ML educational intervention. Reference self-efficacy data was also acquired from physical therapy professionals and first and last-semester students. The educational intervention for third-semester students was designed around an established framework to apply ML principles to rehabilitation. A direct experience, the "Learning by Doing" approach, in which students had to choose a motor skill to acquire over 10?weeks, provided the opportunity to apply ML theory to practice in a personally meaningful way. After the intervention self-efficacy was re-tested. ML knowledge was tested with an objective final exam. Content analysis of coursework material was used to determine how students comprehended ML theory and related it to their practical experience. The Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to compare self-efficacy scores between the four groups. Changes in self-efficacy after the educational intervention were analyzed with the Wilcoxon test. Spearman rank correlation analysis was used to test the association between self-efficacy and final exam grades.

Results

By the end of the intervention, students' self-efficacy had significantly increased (p?ConclusionsPositive improvements were observed after the intervention. These results need confirmation with a controlled study. Because self-efficacy mediates the clinical application of knowledge and skills, systematic, active training in ML may help reduce the science-practice gap.

SUBMITTER: Vaz DV

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7816454 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Testing a new active learning approach to advance motor learning knowledge and self-efficacy in physical therapy undergraduate education.

Vaz Daniela V DV Ferreira Erica M R EMR Palma Giulia B GB Atun-Einy Osnat O Kafri Michal M Ferreira Fabiane R FR

BMC medical education 20210119 1

<h4>Background</h4>Motor learning (ML) science is foundational for physical therapy. However, multiple sources of evidence have indicated a science-practice gap. Clinicians report low self-efficacy with ML concepts and indicate that the lack of access to systematic training is a barrier for practical implementation. The general goal of this preliminary study was to describe the effects of a new educational intervention on physical therapy student's ML self-efficacy and knowledge.<h4>Methods</h4> ...[more]

PMID: 33468119

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Testing a new active learning approach to advance motor learning knowledge and self-efficacy in physical therapy undergraduate education.

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Testing a new active learning approach to advance motor learning knowledge and self-efficacy in physical therapy undergraduate education.

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