Table 1 Wording of the 13 items for each PSE dimension. All items are asked in relation to the cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and neurological caseload dimension

1

I feel adequately prepared to undertake a….. caseload.

2

I feel that I am able to verbally communicate effectively and appropriately for a …. caseload.

3

I feel that I am able to communicate in writing effectively and appropriately for a …. caseload.

4

I feel that I am able to perform subjective assessments for a …. caseload.

5

I feel that I am able to perform objective assessment for a ….caseload.

6

I feel that I am able to interpret assessment findings appropriate for a …. caseload.

7

I feel that I am able to identify and prioritize patient’s problems for a …. caseload.

8

I feel that I am able to select appropriate short and long term goals for a …. caseload.

9

I feel that I am able to appropriately perform treatments for a …. caseload.

10

I feel that I am able to perform discharge planning for a …. caseload.

11

I feel that I am able to evaluate my treatments for a …. caseload.

12

I feel that I am able to progress interventions appropriately for a ….caseload.

13

I feel that I am able to deal with the range of patient conditions which may be seen with a ….caseload.