Evaluating the Educational Experience of Physiotherapy Students Using the Fitness and Mobility Exercise (FAME) Programme to Learn about Neurological Conditions: An Exploratory Study.

Joanna Gueret, Janice J Eng, Sally-Anne Stelling, Courtney L Pollock, Sue Peters

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Joanna GueretFrom the: London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada.

Janice J EngDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia (UBC), British Columbia, Canada.

Sally-Anne StellingDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia (UBC), British Columbia, Canada.

Courtney L PollockDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia (UBC), British Columbia, Canada.

Sue PetersSchool of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

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Purpose: Group exercise has the potential to be a cost-effective way to improve functional outcomes for those living with neurological injury. Leading group exercise is a foundational competency for entry-to-practice for physiotherapy students. The overall objective of this study was to examine the student experience of using the Fitness and Mobility Exercise (FAME) programme to learn about neurological conditions in a group setting. Methods: Sixteen physiotherapy students filled out a single point in time survey at the end of their placement during which they had the opportunity to use FAME with their clients twice a week. The survey had Likert and open-ended questions and demographic information. Likert responses were calculated as means. Open-ended questions were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: The Likert questions were answered with almost entirely positive results. The main themes from the open-ended questions were Conclusions: Overall, the physiotherapy students found using FAME to be a positive experience. From the student perspective, using FAME during placement was an effective way to learn about neurological conditions as well as to develop skills to manage a group exercise class.

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PMID38725594

DOI10.3138/ptc-2023-0057

PMCPMC11078240

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