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Dry needling curricula in entry-level education programs in the United States for physical therapists.
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Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (Taylor & Francis Ltd) . Apr2021, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p83-91. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Objectives: The objective of this paper was to determine the extent to which dry needling is instructed in entry-level education programs for physical therapists. Methods: Program directors from 226 entry-level education programs recognized by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education were recruited via e-mail to participate in an anonymous 35-item electronic survey during the 2017-2018 academic year. The survey evaluated dry needling curricula, faculty qualifications, attitudes and experience, and programs' future plans for teaching dry needling. Results: A total of 75 programs responded to the survey (response rate = 33.1%). Forty (53.3%) had integrated dry needling theory and psychomotor training into their programs and 8 (10.6%) planned to include such content in their curriculum in the future. Of the 40 respondents, 28 indicated that dry needling education was integrated into a required course, 4 indicated that dry needling was an elective course, and 8 did not specify how dry needling education was integrated. Faculty teaching dry needling appear to be well qualified, with the majority having 5-10 years of experience using dry needling in clinical practice. The primary reason for programs not teaching dry needling is that it was not considered an entry-level skill. Discussion: There appeared to be variability in how dry needling was integrated into the curricula, as well as in the depth and breadth of instruction. Our research may serve as a baseline for faculty to assess existing dry needling curricula and as a guide for developing curricula in new or existing physical therapy programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MUSCULOSKELETAL system diseases
*TEACHING methods
*ACCREDITATION
*NEUROLOGICAL disorders
*CROSS-sectional method
*ATTITUDE (Psychology)
*CURRICULUM
*EXECUTIVES
*MEDICAL personnel
*PSYCHOLOGY of movement
*ABILITY
*TRAINING
*PHYSICAL therapy education
*QUESTIONNAIRES
*JOB performance
*MYOFASCIAL pain syndrome treatment
*EMAIL
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10669817
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (Taylor & Francis Ltd)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 149635109
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2020.1813471