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Knowledge and competence in vestibular rehabilitation: a cross-sectional study of physical therapy interns.
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Abstract
Background: Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is a specialized physical therapy practice area that requires comprehensive knowledge and clinical competence to manage vestibular disorders effectively, which significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Discrepancies between knowledge and competence among physical therapy interns remain under-researched. Addressing this gap is essential for identifying specific educational deficiencies, improving training programs, and enhancing clinical preparedness. Objective: This study aimed to examine the knowledge and competence of Saudi physical therapist (PT) interns in VR. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among PT interns ( Results: Competence showed a high mean score of 5.35 out of 8 (67%). In contrast, case report knowledge was low at 0.58/2 (29%), VR tests learned during academic years averaged 4.17 out of 20 (28%), while those learned during the internship averaged 2.43 out of 20 (17%). Similarly, treatment approaches and maneuvers for vestibular-related disorders learned during academic years averaged 2.47 out of 12 (25%), while those learned during the internship averaged 1.69 out of 12 (19%), indicating limited knowledge and skills in vestibular rehabilitation across both academic and clinical training phases. A simultaneous-entry multiple regression indicated that the predictor set significantly explained competence, Conclusion: The findings of this study underscore the need to implement structured academic education in VR. Integrating formal education with hands-on experiences in VR curricula could enhance knowledge and competence among PT interns.
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