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Attribute dimensions that distinguish master and novice physical therapy clinicians in orthopedic settings.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Jensen, GM; Shepard, KF; Gwyer, J; Hack, LM
Published in: Phys Ther
October 1992

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to further investigate the work of master and novice clinicians within the practice setting. The sample consisted of three master clinicians and three novice clinicians practicing in orthopedic outpatient physical therapy settings in three different regions of the United States. Data collection by three researchers included observation of each clinician treating at least three patients, audiotaping of all treatment sessions, interviews with clinicians and patients, and a review of patient records. Analysis of the data within and across cases revealed five attribute dimensions that distinguished the master clinician from the novice clinician. One attribute dimension (ie, confidence in predicting patient outcomes) related to knowledge, and four attribute dimensions (ie, ability to control the environment, evaluation and use of patient illness and disease data, focus of verbal and nonverbal communication with patients, and importance of teaching to hands-on care) related to improvisational performance. Further investigations are needed to confirm these findings and add to the body of knowledge concerning the parameters of physical therapy that may affect the efficacy and quality of patient care.

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Phys Ther

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ISSN

0031-9023

Publication Date

October 1992

Volume

72

Issue

10

Start / End Page

711 / 722

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Teaching
  • Research Design
  • Rehabilitation
  • Professional-Patient Relations
  • Professional Competence
  • Problem Solving
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Orthopedics
  • Humans
 

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Jensen, G. M., Shepard, K. F., Gwyer, J., & Hack, L. M. (1992). Attribute dimensions that distinguish master and novice physical therapy clinicians in orthopedic settings. Phys Ther, 72(10), 711–722. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/72.10.711
Jensen, G. M., K. F. Shepard, J. Gwyer, and L. M. Hack. “Attribute dimensions that distinguish master and novice physical therapy clinicians in orthopedic settings.Phys Ther 72, no. 10 (October 1992): 711–22. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/72.10.711.
Jensen GM, Shepard KF, Gwyer J, Hack LM. Attribute dimensions that distinguish master and novice physical therapy clinicians in orthopedic settings. Phys Ther. 1992 Oct;72(10):711–22.
Jensen, G. M., et al. “Attribute dimensions that distinguish master and novice physical therapy clinicians in orthopedic settings.Phys Ther, vol. 72, no. 10, Oct. 1992, pp. 711–22. Pubmed, doi:10.1093/ptj/72.10.711.
Jensen GM, Shepard KF, Gwyer J, Hack LM. Attribute dimensions that distinguish master and novice physical therapy clinicians in orthopedic settings. Phys Ther. 1992 Oct;72(10):711–722.

Published In

Phys Ther

DOI

ISSN

0031-9023

Publication Date

October 1992

Volume

72

Issue

10

Start / End Page

711 / 722

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Teaching
  • Research Design
  • Rehabilitation
  • Professional-Patient Relations
  • Professional Competence
  • Problem Solving
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Orthopedics
  • Humans