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0000-0002-9688-0828
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Monash University
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Macquarie University
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Charles Sturt University
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Melbourne Institute, University of Melbourne
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Western Sydney University - Campbelltown Campus
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An International Core Capability Framework for Physiotherapists to Deliver Quality Care via Videoconferencing: A Delphi Study
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 28-06-2022
DOI: 10.2196/39315
Abstract: The provision of physiotherapy care via telehealth is becoming increasingly common and, in some circumstances, is a necessity, as observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it is important to understand what are the core capabilities that physiotherapists need in order to deliver quality care via videoconferencing. The objective of our study was to develop a discipline-specific core capability framework for physiotherapists to deliver quality care via videoconferencing. An international Delphi panel comprising a steering group and experts in the field, including physiotherapy researchers, physiotherapy clinicians, representatives of physiotherapy organizations, and consumers, was established by drawing on the research team’s academic, research, and clinical networks as well as contacting international physiotherapy organizations. The draft framework was developed by the research team and steering group, based on relevant documents identified within the literature. The panel considered a draft framework of 73 specific capabilities mapped across 8 domains. Over 3 rounds, panelists rated their agreement (Likert or numerical rating scales) on whether each capability was essential (core) for physiotherapists to deliver quality care via videoconferencing. The capabilities that achieved consensus, defined as 75% of the panel ratings being ≥7 out of 10 in round 3, were retained. A total of 130 panelists from 32 countries participated in round 1, with retention rates of 65% and 60% in rounds 2 and 3, respectively. The final framework comprised 60 capabilities across the following seven domains: compliance (capabilities: n=7), patient privacy and confidentiality (capabilities: n=4), patient safety (capabilities: n=7), technology skills (capabilities: n=7), telehealth delivery (capabilities: n=16), assessment and diagnosis (capabilities: n=7), and care planning and management (capabilities: n=12). This framework outlines the specific core capabilities that are required of physiotherapists to provide quality care via videoconferencing. The core capability framework provides guidance for physiotherapists to deliver care via videoconferencing and will help inform the future development of physiotherapy curricula and professional development initiatives in the delivery of telehealth. The members of the International Videoconferencing Steering Group are Michael Billings, Carmen Cooper-Oguz, Karen Finnan, Sarah Gallagher, Daniel Kenneth Gilbertson, Lesley Holdsworth, Anne Holland, Jeremey McAlister, Dan Miles, and Robin Rots. No conflicts declared.
Self-reported confidence of final year Australian physiotherapy entry-to-practice students and recent graduates in their capability to deliver care via videoconferencing
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 18-07-2022
An International Core Capability Framework for Physiotherapists to Deliver Quality Care via Videoconferencing: A Delphi Study (Preprint)
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 06-05-2022
Abstract: he provision of physiotherapy care via telehealth is becoming increasingly common and, in some circumstances, is a necessity, as observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it is important to understand what are the core capabilities that physiotherapists need in order to deliver quality care via videoconferencing. he objective of our study was to develop a discipline-specific core capability framework for physiotherapists to deliver quality care via videoconferencing. n international Delphi panel comprising a steering group and experts in the field, including physiotherapy researchers, physiotherapy clinicians, representatives of physiotherapy organizations, and consumers, was established by drawing on the research team’s academic, research, and clinical networks as well as contacting international physiotherapy organizations. The draft framework was developed by the research team and steering group, based on relevant documents identified within the literature. The panel considered a draft framework of 73 specific capabilities mapped across 8 domains. Over 3 rounds, panelists rated their agreement (Likert or numerical rating scales) on whether each capability was essential (core) for physiotherapists to deliver quality care via videoconferencing. The capabilities that achieved consensus, defined as 75% of the panel ratings being ≥7 out of 10 in round 3, were retained. total of 130 panelists from 32 countries participated in round 1, with retention rates of 65% and 60% in rounds 2 and 3, respectively. The final framework comprised 60 capabilities across the following seven domains: compliance (capabilities: n=7), patient privacy and confidentiality (capabilities: n=4), patient safety (capabilities: n=7), technology skills (capabilities: n=7), telehealth delivery (capabilities: n=16), assessment and diagnosis (capabilities: n=7), and care planning and management (capabilities: n=12). his framework outlines the specific core capabilities that are required of physiotherapists to provide quality care via videoconferencing. The core capability framework provides guidance for physiotherapists to deliver care via videoconferencing and will help inform the future development of physiotherapy curricula and professional development initiatives in the delivery of telehealth.
An international core capability framework for physiotherapists delivering telephone-based care
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2022
DOI: 10.1016/J.JPHYS.2022.02.002
Abstract: What are the core capabilities that physiotherapists need in order to deliver quality telephone-based care? Three-round modified e-Delphi survey. An international Delphi panel comprising experts in the field, including consumers, physiotherapy researchers, physiotherapy clinicians and representatives of physiotherapy organisations. A modified e-Delphi survey was conducted. A draft framework was adapted from a previously developed core capability framework for physiotherapists delivering care via videoconferencing. The panel considered the draft framework of 39 in idual capabilities across six domains. Over three rounds, panellists rated their agreement (via Likert or 0-to-10 numerical rating scales) on whether each capability was essential (core) for physiotherapists to deliver telephone-based care. Capabilities achieving consensus, defined as 75% of the panel rating the item at least 7 out of 10 in Round 3, were retained. Seventy-one panellists from 17 countries participated in Round 1, with retention of 89% in Round 2 and 82% in Round 3. The final framework comprised 44 capabilities across six domains: compliance (n = 7 capabilities) patient privacy and confidentiality (n = 4) patient safety (n = 7) telehealth delivery (n = 9) assessment and diagnosis (n = 7) and care planning and management (n = 10). This framework outlines the core capabilities that physiotherapists need to provide telephone-based care. It can help inform content of physiotherapy curricula and professional development initiatives in telehealth delivery and provide guidance for physiotherapists providing care over the telephone.
An international core capability framework for physiotherapists to deliver quality care via videoconferencing: a Delphi study
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2021
Critically appraised paper: In overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis, the addition of telehealth-delivered exercise and diet programs to online education improves pain and function [com
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2023
Telehealth education and training in entry‐to‐practice physiotherapy programs in Australian universities: A qualitative study with university educators
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 13-12-2022
DOI: 10.1002/MSC.1723
Abstract: To explore attitudes to telehealth education and experiences incorporating telehealth education into entry‐to‐practice physiotherapy programs in Australia, from the perspective of university educators. Qualitative design based on a constructivist paradigm and a phenomenological approach. Sixteen university educators (who had a responsibility for telehealth curriculum or oversight of the broader curriculum in an entry‐to‐practice physiotherapy programme at an Australian university) were recruited. In idual semi‐structured interviews were conducted via Zoom. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed thematically using an inductive approach. Three themes (with associated subthemes) were identified: (i) telehealth education has a role in contemporary physiotherapy practice (COVID‐19 pandemic was a driver for telehealth education, acknowledgement that telehealth is here to stay and identified areas of focus for telehealth education and training) (ii) telehealth education and training vary substantially (content delivered and assessment of telehealth competency is ad hoc and student exposure to telehealth on clinical placements is inconsistent) (iii) challenges in telehealth education (finding space and time in the curriculum, as well as insufficient knowledge and expertise of staff, are challenges for implementation of telehealth education, however, course and subject development and/or reviews provide opportunities for implementing telehealth education and training). Current content and volume of telehealth education and training in entry‐to‐practice physiotherapy programs across Australia varies substantially. Although educators believe telehealth is an important component of contemporary physiotherapy practice, many barriers exist for including telehealth training into the curriculum.
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