Assessing the impact of a knowledge translation intervention on physical therapists' self-efficacy and implementation of motor learning practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The application of motor learning (ML) principles and research in physical therapy can optimize patient outcomes. However, the translation of the accumulated knowledge in ML to clinical practice is limited. Knowledge translation interventions, which are designed to promote changes in clinical behaviors, have the potential to address this implementation gap. We developed, implemented, and evaluated a knowledge translation intervention for ML implementation that focuses on building clinical capacity among physical therapists for the systematic application of ML knowledge in clinical practice.

Methods

A total of 111 physical therapists underwent the intervention, which consisted of the following: (1) an interactive didactic 20-hour course; (2) an illustrated conceptu

SUBMITTER: Kafri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10207706 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature