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Donlan, Pamela; Golub-Victor, Ann – Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education, 2022
This study explores the perceived effect of a virtual service-learning (SL) experience upon the development of professional skills among physical therapist students. A qualitative case study approach was used to analyze reflection papers through the lens of the constructivist learning theory. Data revealed that virtual SL strengthens…
Descriptors: Physical Therapy, Allied Health Personnel, College Students, Computer Simulation
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Tapley, Howell; Houser, Jeremy; Idlewine, Tiffany; Kiesel, John; Stevens, Douglas; Tapley, Stasia – Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education, 2021
The American Physical Therapy Association promotes the Annual Physical Therapy Visit. Similar to an older adult who may see his/her medical provider annually, it is recommended that the aging adult see a physical therapist who will perform screening tests for strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and gait. Early detection of physical decline…
Descriptors: Physical Therapy, Allied Health Personnel, Older Adults, Allied Health Occupations Education
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Tapley, Stasia; Tapley, Howell; Idlewine, Tiffany; Kiesel, John – Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education, 2019
The Special Olympics (SO) FUNfitness Program involves a comprehensive screening for flexibility, strength, balance, and aerobic fitness for individuals with intellectual disability (ID). Doctor of Physical Therapy students at Indiana State University administer the program yearly as part of the Indiana SO Summer Games. Thematic analysis of student…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Physical Therapy, Allied Health Occupations Education, Graduate Students
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Palombaro, Kerstin M.; Black, Jill D.; Dole, Robin L.; Burns, Heather A.; Jones, Sidney A.; Stewart, Alexander R. – Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education, 2018
Graduate professional programs seek to foster professionalism and civic-mindedness in their students. This study measures the development of civic-mindedness throughout a graduate physical therapy (PT) program curriculum committed to community engagement. Three class cohorts completed the Civic-Minded Professional (CMP) Scale at four time points.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Physical Therapy, Allied Health Occupations Education, Citizen Participation
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Palombaro, Kerstin M.; Pierce, Samuel R.; Dole, Robin L. – Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education, 2017
International service-learning (ISL) programs in physical and occupational therapy programs are increasing in number. This paper describes a needs assessment and initial program evaluation conducted for a physical therapy ISL program at an orphanage in China. Chinese orphanage staff and Widener University physical therapy students were surveyed.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Service Learning, Physical Therapy, Allied Health Occupations Education
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Garcia, Jodan D.; Frank, Rachael A. – Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education, 2017
Interdisciplinary service learning opportunities are recognized as valuable educational tools for health care students. The Farm Worker Family Health Program, based on a community academic partnership model, enables health care students to treat migrant workers in rural Georgia during the annual farmworker migration. The present article describes…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Interprofessional Relationship, Service Learning, School Community Programs