Journal article
Therapists' Perceptions of Participating in a Large Research Study: Benefits, Challenges, and Impact on Practice
Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, v 42(3)
04 May 2022
PMID: 34879789
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Abstract
Aims: Clinician participation in research is important to expand clinical research. However, there is limited understanding of the impact of such participation. The purpose of this survey-based study was to describe school-based physical therapists' perceptions of the impact, benefits, and challenges of research participation.
Methods: Participants were school-based physical therapists (n = 67) who had been research personnel in a year-long study. Participants completed a questionnaire regarding their experiences participating in the study.
Results: Most therapists (59%) perceived that participating in the study improved their competency as a school-based PT a small extent. Participation impacted some therapists a moderate to a great extent in their student assessments (43%), decision-making (28%), and team collaboration (25%). Almost all therapists (96%) responded that they would participate in research again. Researchers identified three themes regarding benefits of participating in research: 1) research and promoting the growth of the profession, 2) support for and expansion of my school-based practice, and 3) reflective practitioner. Researchers identified four themes regarding challenges of participating in research: 1) administrative aspects; 2) time; 3) training; and 4) implementing the tools.
Conclusions: Findings from this study support therapist participation in research, and have implications for clinicians, supervisors, and researchers.
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- Title
- Therapists' Perceptions of Participating in a Large Research Study: Benefits, Challenges, and Impact on Practice
- Creators
- Kimberly D. Wynarczuk - Drexel UniversityLisa A. Chiarello - Drexel UniversityKandis Jones - Good Shepherd RehabilitationLynn Jeffries - University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
- Publication Details
- Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics, v 42(3)
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000728420100001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85121399653
- Other Identifier
- 991019168531704721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Pediatrics
- Rehabilitation