ArticleBMC medical education2025
Palliative care in the education of physiotherapists in Germany - an anonymized cross-sectional survey of trainees and students.
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Abstract
backgroundPhysiotherapy plays a pivotal role in the comprehensive care of patients, including those in palliative circumstances. Despite the recognized importance of palliative care competencies, there is evidence that this content may not be adequately integrated into physiotherapy education curricula.
methodsTo address this gap in the literature, a quantitative study was conducted using a structured online questionnaire to collect data from physiotherapy trainees and students in Germany. The questionnaire contained 30 questions, focusing on demographic data, educational details, prior knowledge and experience, educational content, practical experience, and personal attitudes and preparation. The collected data underwent thorough analysis, incorporating both descriptive statistics and more in-depth investigation into specific hypotheses concerning the integration of palliative care into physiotherapy education.
resultsA total of 305 physiotherapy trainees and students participated in the survey. Most of the participants identified as female (70.5%), and 75.2% of them were in training. Furthermore, it was found that 71.8% were under the age of 25. While 76.6% of respondents were able to define palliative care, only 41.9% had received teaching on this topic as part of their training. A significant proportion of the participants (89.8%) expressed a strong interest in additional educational material in this domain. Furthermore, 51.6% of respondents reported having gained practical experience with palliative clients. However, a notable proportion of respondents (52.5%) reported experiencing stress in their work with palliative clients.
conclusionThe findings underscore a conspicuous incongruity between the necessity for and the accessibility of palliative care education within the physiotherapy curriculum. While a rudimentary understanding of palliative care is evident, it is apparent that many students have not received adequate training in this domain. The pronounced interest among students in additional teaching content and practical experience underscores the necessity for enhanced integration of palliative care education into physiotherapy curricula.
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