Aptitude for Teamwork and Professional Knowledge in the Field of Geriatrics of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Students

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the aptitude for teamwork and professional knowledge in the field of geriatrics of physiotherapy and rehabilitation students. Material and Methods: The study included physiotherapy and rehabilitation undergraduate students. Demographic information was recorded, then the Aptitude for Teamwork and Professional Knowledge in the Field of Geriatrics Questionnaire, developed by the authors, was completed online. The questionnaire scores were compared between groups of students who had and had not taken a course in geriatric rehabilitation or training on teamwork in geriatrics. Results: Evaluation was made of 320 students, comprising 281 females and 39 males with a mean age of 21.17±1.57 years. The average score of the Aptitude for Teamwork in the Field of Geriatrics and Vocational Knowledge Questionnaire scores was 103.32±10.63 points. Lessons on geriatric rehabilitation and/or training on teamwork and professional practices in the field of geriatrics were stated to have been taken by 35% of the students. A significant difference was found between the scores of those who had and had not received lessons or training in geriatric rehabilitation (p<0.05). Conclusion: Training in geriatric rehabilitation is an important part of the education of physiotherapy and rehabilitation students, as they will play an important role in meeting the needs of the increasing elderly population.

Keywords

• Students
• geriatrics
• physiotherapy
• rehabilitation

Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Öğrencilerinde Geriatri Alanında Ekip Çalışmasına Yatkınlık ve Mesleki Bilgi

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon öğrencilerinde geriatri alanında ekip çalışmasına yatkınlık ve mesleki bilgi düzeylerini değerlendirmektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon lisans öğrencileri dahil edildi. Demografik bilgiler kaydedildikten sonra yazarlar tarafından geliştirilen Geriatri Alanında Ekip Çalışmasına Yatkınlık ve Mesleki Bilgi Anketi çevrimiçi form vasıtasıyla uygulandı. Geriatrik rehabilitasyon ile ilgili ders veya geriatri alanında ekip çalışmasıyla ilgili eğitim alanlarla almayanların anket skorları karşılaştırıldı. Bulgular: Yaş ortalaması 21,17±1,57 yıl olan 281 kadın ve 39 erkek olmak üzere 320 öğrenci değerlendirildi. Geriatri Alanında Ekip Çalışmasına Yatkınlık ve Mesleki Bilgi Anketi puan ortalamaları 103,32±10,63 puan idi. Öğrencilerin %35’i geriatrik rehabilitasyon dersi ve/ veya geriatri alanında ekip çalışması ve mesleki uygulamalar konusunda eğitim aldığını belirtti. Geriatrik rehabilitasyon alanında eğitim veya ders alan ve almayanların puanları arasında anlamlı fark bulundu (p<0,05). Sonuç: Artan yaşlı nüfusun ihtiyaçlarının karşılanmasında önemli bir rol oynayacakları için geriatrik rehabilitasyon alanında alınacak eğitimler fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon öğrencilerinin eğitiminin önemli bir parçasıdır.

Keywords

• Öğrenciler
• yaşlılar
• fizyoterapi
• rehabilitasyon

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