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Exploring new-graduate physiotherapists' preparedness for, and experiences working within, Australian acute hospital settings.
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Physiotherapy Theory & Practice . Sep2023, Vol. 39 Issue 9, p1918-1928. 11p. 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- New-graduate physiotherapists experience a steep learning curve when transitioning from student to clinician. The acute hospital setting is known to present unique challenges for health clinicians, however, the preparedness of new-graduate physiotherapists for working within this setting remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate new-graduate physiotherapists' experiences of working in acute hospital settings and their perceptions toward how their pre-professional training prepared them for this setting. A qualitative study with a general inductive approach was used. Semi-structured interviews with new-graduate physiotherapists working in acute hospital settings were undertaken (n = 14). Interview data were subject to thematic analysis. Four themes were generated from the data: 1) multifactorial and high-pressure nature; 2) managing relationships; 3) realizing responsibility; and 4) constructing realistic experiences. The acute hospital setting presents unique obstacles and additional challenges when transitioning from student to clinician. New-graduates value the role of pre-professional training in their preparation for this context, however, new-graduates reflected on being sheltered from some areas of practice as students. Recommendations are suggested for education providers to adapt pre-professional training, and for employers to implement workplace strategies, which may support new-graduate physiotherapists in the acute hospital setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *HOSPITALS
*OCCUPATIONAL roles
*SOCIAL support
*WORK
*RESEARCH methodology
*JOB stress
*JOB qualifications
*INTERVIEWING
*EXPERIENCE
*QUALITATIVE research
*RESPONSIBILITY
*NURSING practice
*CRITICAL care medicine
*PHYSICAL therapy education
*INTERPERSONAL relations
*THEMATIC analysis
*PHYSICAL therapists' attitudes
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09593985
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Physiotherapy Theory & Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 169785103
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2022.2059424