Selectivity of physiotherapist programs in the United States does not differ by institutional funding source or research activity level.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to compare selectivity characteristics among institution characteristics to determine differences by institutional funding source (public vs. private) or research activity level (research vs. non-research).

Methods

This study included information provided by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Data were extracted from all students who graduated in 2011 from accredited physical therapy programs in the United States. The public and private designations of the institutions were extracted directly from the classifications from the 'CAPTE annual accreditation report,' and high and low research activity was determined based on Carnegie classifications. The institution

SUBMITTER: Riley SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4835741 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature