Learning Curves Observed in Establishing Targeted Rate of Force Application in Pressure Pain Algometry
| Autor: | Ann M. Vendrely, Alicia J. Emerson Kavchak, Josiah D. Sault |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
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| Zdroj: | Physiotherapy Canada |
| ISSN: | 1708-8313 0300-0508 |
| DOI: | 10.3138/ptc.2015-16 |
| Popis: | Purpose: To determine whether learning curves can be observed with deliberate practice when the goal is to apply a consistent rate of force at 5 N/second during pressure pain threshold (PPT) testing in healthy volunteers. Methods: In this prospective study, 17 clinician participants completed PPT targeted rate-of-application testing with healthy volunteers using three different feedback paradigms. The resultant performances of ramp rate during 36 trials were plotted on a graph and examined to determine whether learning curves were observed. Results: Clinicians were not consistent in the rate of force applied. None demonstrated a learning curve over the course of 36 trials and three testing paradigms. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that applying a consistent 5 N/second of force is difficult for practising clinicians. The lack of learning curves observed suggests that educational strategies for clinicians using PPT may need to change. |
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