UK animal therapists' confidence in executing professional skills in clinical practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Veterinary physiotherapy and hydrotherapy are popular modalities in the UK, yet little is known about the confidence of therapists responsible for performing these treatments. A lack of confidence may have a detrimental impact on patients; therefore, this study investigated the effect of age, species specialisation, educational level, occupation, qualifications, experience and years practising on animal therapists' confidence in executing professional skills.

Methods

An online survey was conducted to collect quantitative data regarding UK-based therapists' confidence in the completion of entrustable professional activities (EPAs). In addition, semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore participants' perceptions of therapy qualifications and their persona

SUBMITTER: Sear A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11606001 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov/Jul 30

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature