Browsing by Author "Wilson, Christopher"

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    Best Practices for Public Policies for Palliative Care Physical Therapy: A Critical Review of the Literature
    Baldwin, Amber; Wilson, Christopher
    Introduction and Purpose: In comparison to the volume of patients living with a chronic disease or life threating illness, there remains insufficient availability and affordability of both palliative care (PC) and physical therapy (PT) services. The purpose of this study was to examine the benefits to integration of PT within PC and identify opportunities to improve public policy initiatives to facilitate integration of PT and PC. Methods: A critical review of the literature and perspective regarding PT within PC. Results: The evidence for the importance of PT in PC stems from multiple factors such as reduction in cost, decreased length of stay, fewer hospital readmissions, improved patient/provider satisfaction, increase in quality of life, and symptom management. Further integration of PT within PC and the associated benefits are heavily influenced by choices made in public policy. Discussion: Public policies that should be addressed include regulation reform of payment and reimbursement, modernization of legislation for access and referrals to PT, institutional support of education for key PT and PC stakeholders and increased funding for support of PT involvement in PC.
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    School-Based Physical Therapists' Perceptions about Becoming Effective Practitioners through Professional Development
    (2023-01-23) Zousmer, Stacy; Stiller, Christine; Thompson, Kristine; Wilson, Christopher; Kondratek, Melodie
    Aims: The aims of this study were to explore perceptions of school-based physical therapists (SBPTs) about professional development and effective practice and to create a conceptual framework to help understand how SBPTs become effective practitioners who continue to learn and grow professionally as clinicians in an educational setting. Methods: Twenty school-based physical therapists completed a demographic questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. Guiding interview questions focused on SBPTs' perceptions of roles and responsibilities, professional development, barriers, and recommendations. Results: Participants identified roles and personal qualities of effective SBPTs. Three concepts for the process of professional development were developed: educational context and culture, barriers to effective practice, and strategies for professional development. Conclusion: The development of effective practice for SBPTs is a multifaceted, iterative process involving a unique set of knowledge, skills, and behaviors that allow them to fulfill their roles. The process takes time and effort to understand the self within the educational context and culture, recognize barriers to effective practice, and develop strategies for success. A conceptual framework was developed to assist SBPTs in implementing a plan for professional development that leads to effectively providing services to students and functioning as essential members of the educational team.