Examining Role-Modeling Behaviors of Prosthetist and Orthotist Faculty for Developing an Educational Needs Assessment Tool
- VernacularTitle:教育ニードアセスメントツールの開発に必要な義肢装具士教員のロールモデル行動の解明
- Author:
Koji NAKAMURA
1
;
Yukari HORIMOTO
2
;
Ko ONODA
3
;
Takuro IKEDA
3
Author Information
- Keywords: prosthetist and orthotist; faculty; role model behaviors
- From:Medical Education 2025;56(5):283-292
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
- Abstract: Background: The field of prosthetist and orthotist (PO) education remains underdeveloped globally, and there is a notable lack of literature on faculty development in this field. To address this gap, and drawing on existing educational research in nursing, this study aimed to identify role model behaviors of PO faculty as a foundational step toward developing an Educational Needs Assessment Tool. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 PO faculty members. Narratives concerning their perceptions of role model behaviors were analyzed using the Qualitative Synthesis Method (KJ Method). Results: The analysis demonstrated that the role model behaviors of PO faculty are characterized as “nurturing future generations through educational practice and student support, grounded in sincere actions and attitudes as members of society, with behaviors evolving through self-improvement.” While these role model behaviors share commonalities with those identified in nursing faculty, they also place a unique emphasis on student support. Conclusions: These findings clarify the role model behaviors of PO faculty and inform the future design of targeted educational support tools.
