Exploring the development of collaboration amongst undergraduate physiotherapy students at the University of the Western Cape
Year: 2015
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Background: Healthcare workers are the human face of health systems, serving to connect knowledge and service delivery to improve patient care.The development of core competencies in the education of health professionals is fundamental for health improvement.Interprofessional collaboration amongst healthcare workers has been linked to improved patient outcomes as no single professional can address all healthcare issues.Aim: The aim of this research was to determine how UWC undergraduate physiotherapy students were being prepared for collaborative work as part of their professional development.Educational experiences of the third-and final-year physiotherapy cohort, physiotherapy educators' perspectives on the development of competency for collaboration and a review of physiotherapy module outlines were explored.Research Method: A descriptive qualitative research design utilizing focus groups, semi-structured interviews and document analysis was employed.A pedagogical framework was used for instrument development and data analysis.The pedagogical framework was adapted from the CanMEDS physician competency framework, the core competency framework by the Medical and Dental Board of the Health Professions Council of South Africa and the Essential Competency Profile for physiotherapists in Canada.Research was conducted at the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of the Western Cape.Purposive sampling was undertaken with the sample population having consisted of six third-and six final-year physiotherapy students for the focus I would like to convey my thanks and appreciation to all students and lectures who participated in the study.Without your participation, this research would not have been possible.To the department of Physiotherapy, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to conduct my research at your department and for the support I received throughout my research.To the late Rhona Elixer, thank you for the support and encouragement.You will be deeply missed.Lastly,
Author: Janine Manilall
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2548076995