Family members’ experiences as simulated patients in physical therapy performance-based assessments: A phenomenological exploration protocol.

Donald Lipardo; Christopher Cruz; Nisrene Ayn Abubakar; Francis Miguel Almaria; Kaitlynne Dominique Bermio; Ma Ysabelle Therese Espinosa; Hilario Favila Iii; Danielle Iana Magallanes; Mitchie Joy Mercader; Jeff Matthew Pimenta; Teresa Marie Santos

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Family members’ experiences as simulated patients in physical therapy performance-based assessments: A phenomenological exploration protocol.

Author: Donald Lipardo ^{1
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2} ; Christopher Cruz ¹ ; Nisrene Ayn Abubakar ¹ ; Francis Miguel Almaria ¹ ; Kaitlynne Dominique Bermio ¹ ; Ma. Ysabelle Therese Espinosa ¹ ; Hilario Favila III ¹ ; Danielle Iana Magallanes ¹ ; Mitchie Joy Mercader ¹ ; Jeff Matthew Pimenta ¹ ; Teresa Marie Santos ¹
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1. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences University of Santo Tomas, Manila, NCR, Philippines
2. Center for Health Research and Movement Science, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: family members; experiences; role-playing; physical therapy education; performance-based assessments
From: Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2023;6(2):12-18
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: BACKGROUND:The Covid-19 pandemic caused educational institutions to shift from traditional to distance learning. Higher educational institutions offering bachelor’s degrees in Physical Therapy (PT) adapted to the situation by employing various strategies to facilitate learning online. One of the strategies employed is inviting family members as simulated patients in various performance-based assessments (PBA). In the Philippines, the PT department at the University of Santo Tomas made similar changes in the delivery of its courses. Given that family members are one of the primary stakeholders of PT education, it is important to know their experience, insights, and knowledge gained about the profession of PT after playing as a simulated patient (SP) during online performance-based assessments.
OBJECTIVES:This study aims to explore how family members describe their experiences playing the role of patients in PT PBAs.
METHODS:This study will utilize a phenomenological explorative research design. Family members, including parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, and household helpers who played the role of a patient in any PT PBAs such as case presentation, case discussion, and practical examination, will be invited to participate. Semi-structured one-on-one interviews will be used for data gathering. Qualitative data from interview transcriptions will be analyzed using thematic analysis using NVivo 12 plus program.
EXPECTED RESULTS:Family Members will offer experiences in role-playing as patients in PBAs. Main themes and findings will be generated from their sharing that will provide insights regarding the improvement of remote PT PBAs.
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