Table 1 Mean scores and standard deviations for APP results for total group, and gender and program level
APP Scores (Averaged across all clinical placements) | Combined (n = 132) Mean (SD) | Males (n = 55) Mean (SD) | Females (n = 78) Mean (SD) | Master’s level (n = 117) Mean (SD) | Bachelor’s level (n = 16) Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Professional Behaviour | |||||
1.Demonstrates an understanding of client rights and consent | 3.68 (0.39) | 3.65 (0.48) | 3.71 (0.31) | 3.67 (0.40) | 3.77 (0.28) |
2.Demonstrates commitment to learning | 3.57 (0.49) | 3.45 (0.60) | 3.66 (0.39) | 3.55 (0.51) | 3.71 (0.30) |
3.Demonstrates ethical, legal & culturally responsive practice | 3.64 (0.45) | 3.56 (0.55) | 3.70 (0.36) | 3.63 (0.47) | 3.71 (0.29) |
4.Demonstrates collaborative practice | 3.33 (0.55) | 3.29 (0.58) | 3.35 (0.53) | 3.33 (0.57) | 3.33 (0.35) |
Communication | |||||
5.Communicates effectively and appropriately - Verbal/Non-verbal | 3.29 (0.62) | 3.23 (0.65) | 3.33 (0.60) | 3.28 (0.64) | 3.37 (0.48) |
6.Demonstrates clear and accurate documentation | 3.31 (0.58) | 3.14 (0.65) | 3.42 (0.50) | 3.29 (0.61) | 3.45 (0.35) |
Assessment | |||||
7.Conducts an appropriate client-centred interview | 3.31 (0.53) | 3.22 (0.58) | 3.37 (0.48) | 3.31 (0.54) | 3.32 (0.44) |
8.Selects and measures relevant health indicators and outcomes | 3.04 (0.55) | 2.98 (0.64) | 3.08 (0.47) | 3.02 (0.57) | 3.12 (0.33) |
9.Performs appropriate physical assessment procedures | 3.17 (0.54) | 3.14 (0.56) | 3.20 (0.53) | 3.17 (0.55) | 3.17 (0.52) |
Analysis & Planning | |||||
10.Appropriately interprets assessment findings | 3.05 (0.61) | 2.99 (0.67) | 3.09 (0.56) | 3.04 (0.62) | 3.10 (0.47) |
11.Identifies and prioritises client’s problems | 3.10 (0.60) | 3.07 (0.65) | 3.13 (0.58) | 3.09 (0.63) | 3.22 (0.40) |
12.Sets realistic short- and long-term client-centred goals | 2.98 (0.55) | 2.91 (0.62) | 3.04 (0.49) | 2.97 (0.56) | 3.12 (0.39) |
13.Selects appropriate intervention in collaboration with the client | 3.10 (0.58) | 3.02 (0.63) | 3.16 (0.54) | 3.09 (0.61) | 3.19 (0.34) |
Intervention | |||||
14.Performs interventions appropriately | 3.25 (0.60) | 3.20 (0.64) | 3.28 (0.56) | 3.24 (0.62) | 3.31 (0.44) |
15.Is an effective educator | 3.20 (0.63) | 3.17 (0.71) | 3.22 (0.58) | 3.19 (0.65) | 3.26 (0.50) |
16.Monitors the effect of intervention | 3.15 (0.58) | 3.10 (0.62) | 3.18 (0.55) | 3.13 (0.60) | 3.25 (0.37) |
17.Progresses intervention appropriately | 3.11 (0.57) | 3.08 (0.61) | 3.13 (0.55) | 3.11 (0.60) | 3.07 (0.36) |
18.Undertakes discharge planning | 2.98 (0.52) | 2.92 (0.60) | 3.03 (0.45) | 2.97 (0.53) | 3.10 (0.39) |
Evidence-based Practice | |||||
19.Applies evidence-based practice in client-centred care | 3.20 (0.54) | 3.09 (0.61) | 3.27 (0.46) | 3.19 (0.55) | 3.22 (0.44) |
Risk Management | |||||
20.Identifies adverse events/near misses and minimises risk associated with assessment and interventions | 3.32 (0.61) | 3.24 (0.55) | 3.37 (0.55) | 3.31 (0.63) | 3.34 (0.45) |
Total APP out of 80 | 64.78 (9.99) | 63.41 (11.45) | 65.73 (8.79) | 64.59 (10.35) | 66.14 (6.97) |
Total APP Percentage (%) | 80.95 (12.48) | 79.21 (14.30) | 82.16 (10.99) | 80.71 (12.93) | 82.68 (8.70) |