Table 3 Key behaviours across all clinical areas that influence assessment decisions using the APP
From: Rating of physiotherapy student clinical performance: is it possible to gain assessor consistency?
Professional behaviour | Communication | Assessment | Analysis & planning | Intervention | Risk management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Professionalism throughout assessment Respect Eye contact Privacy | Clear and concise written and verbal communication | Planning, sequence and flow of assessment | Demonstration of clinical reasoning (verbal or written) | Responsiveness to the patient needs | Manual handling skills |
Use of informed consent | Promotes rapport | Comprehensive and relevant | Knowledge | Quality of exercise prescription | Awareness of limitations and seeks help |
Identification of personal limitations | Recognition of patient factors affecting communication Culturally and linguistically diverse Age Cognition | Inclusion of relevant and appropriate outcome measures | Evidence of a diagnosis, main problem or functional limitation | Reassessment and evaluation of intervention | Body position and ergonomics |
Active listening | Technical and handling skills | Education and explanation for patient and educator | Clear and confident instructions | ||
Confidence | Awareness of safety issues Red/Yellow flags Investigations Clinical signs | Technical and manual handling skills | Infection control | ||
Responsive to risk e.g. red/yellow flag and clinical signs and symptoms |