Development of Advanced Competencies in Physiotherapy: Impact of a Single-Blinded Controlled Trial on Ethics Competence
Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Innovation in the training of future physiotherapy professionals through the use of collaborative learning could be an effective method for developing advanced competencies such as professional ethics. This study aimed at comparing the effects of cooperative learning and individual learning on the knowledge of professional ethics, the perception of knowledge regarding professional ethics, the teaching quality assessment and satisfaction in future physiotherapy professionals. METHODS: A prospective, assessor-blinded, controlled trial was performed. A 12-week program was carried out with future physiotherapy professionals. The cooperative learning group was based on group activities, while the individual learning group performed the same activities with an individual approach. Knowledge, perception of knowledge regarding professional ethics, teaching quality and satisfaction were assessed. RESULTS: < 0.001, respectively). Additionally, the cooperative learning group reported higher scores in the teaching materials, attitude towards future professionals and the teacher's global score. CONCLUSIONS: Cooperative learning showed a positive impact on developing advanced competencies such as knowledge and perception of knowledge regarding professional ethics. Both methodologies showed adequate results in the assessment of teaching quality and satisfaction.
Institution: Universitat de València
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,618
Funder: Universitat de València
OpenAlex ID: W4293103576