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ArticleThe South African journal of physiotherapy2026

Self-perceived competence and readiness of undergraduate physiotherapy students in treating patients with spinal cord injury.

Mokgadi K Mashola, Tamsyn Bauermeister, Clare N Urio, Alexandra Michael, Rabelani Masindi, Kgaogelo M Mpe, Lorraine Dippenaar, Karien Mostert

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Mokgadi K MasholaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3620-5668
Tamsyn BauermeisterDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4243-068X
Clare N UrioDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5770-3261
Alexandra MichaelDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0860-7178
Rabelani MasindiDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5468-0471
Kgaogelo M MpeDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7793-3461
Lorraine DippenaarDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3214-2520
Karien MostertDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6118-9041

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Abstract

Background: Physiotherapy management is a necessary core aspect in spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation, and undergraduate preparation for adequate application is imperative. Objectives: To determine physiotherapy students' self-perceived competence and readiness in treating patients with SCI. Method: This study included 48 fourth-year students enrolled in a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in South Africa. Students completed a Qualtrics Results: Students reported 70% self-perceived competence and 73% readiness to treat SCI patients. Theoretical knowledge was perceived as adequate ( Conclusion: Students who completed their SCI clinical block had higher self-perception of competence to differentially diagnose SCI and to treat SCI patients safely, compared to those who had not. Clinical implications: Hands-on experience of SCI patient care is encouraged before SCI clinical block rotation. In cases where there are limited clinical placements, universities are recommended to augment written case scenarios with finite supervised patient exposure.

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clinical educationcompetencereadinessself-perceptionspinal cord injury

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