The Perception of Physical Therapy Students towards Their Profession in Jordan

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作者
Maayah, Mikhled F. [1 ,2 ]
Al-Jarrah, Muhammed [1 ,3 ]
Mysore, Sunitha [3 ]
Gaowgzeh, Riziq Allah [4 ]
Alabasi, Umar M. [4 ]
Altaim, Thamer A. [5 ]
Neamatallah, Ziyad [4 ]
Alfawaz, Saad S. [4 ]
机构
[1] Jordan Univ Sci & Technol, Fac Appl Med Sci, Dept Rehabil Sci, Irbid 22110, Jordan
[2] King Abdulaziz Univ, Fac Med Rehabil Sci, Dept Occupat Therapy, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
[3] Fatima Coll Hlth Sci, Dept Physiotherapy, Abu Dhabi 3798, U Arab Emirates
[4] King Abdulaziz Univ, Fac Med Rehabil Sci, Dept Phys Therapy, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
[5] Aqaba Univ Technol, Allied Med Sci Dept, Phys Therapy Div, Aqaba 11191, Jordan
关键词
perceptions; physical therapy program; profession; PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS; PRESTIGE;
D O I
10.3390/healthcare10050849
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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Background: The physical therapy profession has grown rapidly in less than a century, increasing its importance, techniques, settings, and the responsibilities provided to its practitioners. Objectives: The aim of the study was to explore how undergraduate physiotherapy students view physiotherapy as their future career and their perception of the educational physiotherapy programs in Jordan. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. A questionnaire designed to collect data on students' perceptions of their profession was delivered to 222 undergraduate physiotherapy students at Jordan University of Science and Technology in Irbid, Jordan. The response rate was 157 (70.72%). Descriptive statistics and the chi-square test were used to analyse the data. Results: Among 157 physiotherapy students, results were collected. Although students were satisfied with being physiotherapy students (p < 0.001), most of the study participants knew about physical therapy from their families, and they were not satisfied with the job opportunities in Jordan. Conclusions: Physiotherapy education in Jordan is rising rapidly. The public, patients, parents, and clinical preceptors in physiotherapy settings must recognize this educational and professional practice. It is noted that some levels of occupational awareness are intermediate. However, it would be beneficial to organize activities such as seminars and interviews in order to increase the level of professional awareness.
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