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ArticlePhysiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada2015

Enhanced Patient-Centred Care: Physiotherapists' Perspectives on the Impact of International Clinical Internships on Canadian Practice.

Giulia Mesaroli, Anne-Marie Bourgeois, Ellen McCurry, Allison Condren, Peter Petropanagos, Michelle Fraser, Stephanie A Nixon

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Article in Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Giulia MesaroliDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto.
Anne-Marie BourgeoisDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto.
Ellen McCurryDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto.
Allison CondrenDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto.
Peter PetropanagosDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto.
Michelle FraserGlobal Health Division, Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Ottawa.
Stephanie A NixonDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto.
University of Toronto · CAAmerican Physical Therapy Association · USCanadian Physiotherapy Association · CA

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo explore the perspectives of physiotherapists who participated in an international clinical internship (ICI) in low- or middle-income countries (LMICs) during their physiotherapy (PT) training in a Canadian PT programme regarding the ICI's impact on their PT practice in Canada.

methodsThis qualitative descriptive study used in-depth semi-structured interviews. Data were organized using NVivo; inductive and deductive coding were used to analyze data and develop broader themes.

resultsThe 13 practising Canadian physiotherapists interviewed described three enhanced capacities: (1) critical reflection on culture, values and practice; (2) communication skills; and (3) creativity and resourcefulness. These capacities were perceived to transfer to Canadian practice by enhancing participants' ability to deliver patient-centred care, specifically through an enhanced understanding of patients' values and social determinants of health, regardless of the Canadian setting or patient population.

conclusionsFor PT students considering an ICI, the study findings provide insight into the perceived impact of ICIs on Canadian practice. For PT academic programmes, the findings can guide decisions on the extent of investment in ICIs as learning opportunities that will enhance practice in Canada.

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culturally competent careglobal healthinternship and residencypatient-centred care

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PMID27504039
PMCPMC4962655
OpenAlexW2235772707

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