A5029779540- Higher Education and Employability
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Engineering Education and Curriculum Development
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Career Development and Diversity
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Higher Education Learning Practices
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Student Assessment and Feedback
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Innovative Education and Learning Practices
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
Macquarie University
2019-2025
Sydney Adventist Hospital
2017
Purpose Work readiness is an important aspect of the transition from higher education to professional practice. The purpose this study was explore perceptions work individuals transitioning into physiotherapy practice in Australia and identify any association with personal, factors. Design/methodology/approach Purpose-built surveys were distributed final-year students graduates programmes nationally. measured using recently validated Readiness Scale for Allied Health Professionals 32...
The Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) is a 20-item assessment instrument used to assess entry-level physiotherapy practice in Australia, New Zealand and other international locations. Initial APP reliability validity evidence supported unidimensional or single latent factor as the best representation performance. However, there remains inconsistency how interpreted operationalised across Australian universities offering programs. In essence, presumption that psychometric integrity...
Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine perceptions work readiness from Australian physiotherapy graduates and employers. Recent research has described four domains readiness: Interpersonal Capabilities, Practical Wisdom, Personal Attributes Organisational Acumen. Methods: Responses regarding the challenges facilitatory strategies during transition student physiotherapist were collected using graduate employer surveys thematically analysed a qualitative, iterative approach. initially...
Online and project-based student placements in sport corporate settings were incorporated within the Macquarie University Doctor of Physiotherapy following restriction face-to-face delivery during COVID-19 pandemic. This study explores educator perceptions these placements, analyses performance results to provide future recommendations. The mixed-methods design included a survey, semi-structured interviews quantitative analysis assessment comparing 2020 2018/2019 cohorts. Quantitative survey...
What are the extent and characteristics of clinical placements in private practice for physiotherapy students? do university education managers perceive to be benefits, risks, barriers enablers training support available practitioners?Mixed methods study combining a national survey in-depth, semi-structured focus group interviews.Twenty from Australian universities who had graduating students entry-level programs 2017 (95% response rate) responded with data on 2,000 students. Twelve...
What do private practitioners perceive to be the benefits, barriers, costs and risks of hosting physiotherapy students on clinical placement? models placement are used what support would like enable them continue students?A national mixed-methods study comprising a survey four focus groups.Forty-five from six states territories who host average 208 per year (approximately one-third all practice placements in Australia) completed survey. Fourteen participated groups.Participants reported that...
Purpose: The transition for allied health graduates from university to the workforce has been perceived be difficult and overwhelming, leading early attrition within healthcare professions. Work readiness is a crucial aspect of successful workforce, however, elements work are not clearly defined. purpose this project was refine measurement work-readiness in graduates. Method: A 62-item Readiness Scale Allied Health Professionals (WRS-AH), based on scale generic population graduates,...
Does student clinical performance differ according to healthcare sector? at Macquarie University from other Australian graduate entry-level programs? A longitudinal observational study with comparison national data. total of 284 physiotherapy students University. Each student's was evaluated by a educator using the Assessment Physiotherapy Practice (APP) tool end four 5-week placements. Four measures were analysed: Total APP score, Employability Skills, Clinical Skills and global rating...
Background Radial nerve palsies are a common complication with displaced distal humeral fractures. This case series examines the outcomes of early operative exploration and decompression fracture fixation view that this provides solid construct for optimisation recovery. Methods A total 10 consecutive patients an acute radial palsy were treated by senior author open reduction internal humerus nerve. Motor function sensation was assessed in post‐operative period every 2 months or until full...
Abstract The transition for allied health graduates from university to the workforce has been perceived be difficult and overwhelming, leading early attrition within healthcare professions. Work readiness is a crucial aspect of successful workforce, however elements work are not clearly defined. 62-item Readiness scale Allied Health Professionals (WRS-AH), based on generic population graduates, yet validated. aim this study was validate refine WRS-AH compare results original four factor...
Background Recent research has identified six domains of work readiness: Practical Wisdom, Interpersonal Capabilities, Personal Attributes, Organisational Acumen, Profession Specific Knowledge and Skills, Professionally Relevant Experiences.
Purpose Australian physiotherapy programs incorporate work-integrated learning within curriculum, with the aim to produce work-ready graduates. Recent research in has identified six domains of work readiness. The purpose this study was examine association between university performance, paid and readiness, explore perceived contributions life experiences readiness those individuals transitioning into practice. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods design used incorporating an online...
Assessment is a key learning tool to drive deep and sustained develop lifelong skills. Individually, continuous assessments adaptive have demonstrated potential positively impact learning. An opportunity combine assessment enhance within physiotherapy program has been identified. Continuous (CAA) orientated approach scaffolded students’ current level of achievement, increasing in difficulty as standards are attained allowing multiple attempts over specified time with integrated actionable...