| Returning to physiotherapy practice: the perspective of returners, potential returners and clinical supervisors. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20797362 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The experience of returning to physiotherapy practice needs to be understood from the perspective of those who have returned to practice, those thinking of returning, and clinical supervisors who have worked with people that have returned to practice. A qualitative methodology using an interpretivist theoretical framework was utilised. Participants were selected using a combination of purposive and snowballing sampling techniques. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to determine the opinions of participants on returning to physiotherapy. Maternity and child-care were the main reason returners and potential returners took a break from physiotherapy. The main reason for returning to physiotherapy was because the returner wanted to rather than external factors such as financial hardship. Overall, the experience of returning to physiotherapy has been rewarding for returners and clinical supervisors. Returners and potential returners were highly motivated, keen to learn, and are willing to undertake a period of training to help them return to practice. However, there is only one programme available for returners to re-register as a physiotherapist and no refresher programmes are available. Returners, potential returners, and clinical supervisors thought that a structured re-registration or re-entry programme would need to be flexible to allow for returners' current needs, commitments, and career directions. |
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Authors:
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Lorraine Sheppard; Michael Crowe; Anne Jones; Robyn Adams |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian health review : a publication of the Australian Hospital Association Volume: 34 ISSN: 0156-5788 ISO Abbreviation: Aust Health Rev Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-27 Completed Date: 2010-10-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8214381 Medline TA: Aust Health Rev Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 304-11 Citation Subset: H |
Affiliation:
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Department of Physiotherapy, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4814, Australia. lorraine.sheppard@jcu.edu.au |
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Australia Career Choice* Education, Professional, Retraining Humans Personnel Loyalty* Physical Therapy (Specialty) / manpower* |
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