Knowledge and perception of physiotherapy students and lecturers about the involvement of simulated patients in clinical examinations at physiotherapy training institutions in South-West, Nigeria

Autor: Adesola C. Odole, Nse A. Odunaiya, Omoniyi S. Ojo, Francis Fatoye, Chidozie E. Mbada, Clara F. Fatoye, Abiola O. Fafolahan, Aderonke O. Akinpelu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Vol 29, Iss 1, Pp 1-16 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2536-9660
DOI: 10.1186/s43161-024-00248-w
Popis: Abstract Background Medical educators in Nigeria are beginning to incorporate the use of simulated patients (SPs) in clinical examinations. This study was designed to investigate and compare the knowledge and perception of physiotherapy students and lecturers about the involvement of SPs in clinical examinations at physiotherapy training institutions in South-West, Nigeria. Methods This study used a mixed-method approach, combining cross-sectional analysis and focus group discussions. A validated questionnaire assessed the knowledge and perception of physiotherapy students and lecturers regarding SP involvement in clinical exams. Quantitative data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, chi-square, and Mann–Whitney U tests (p
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