Table 6 Survey responses for experimental participants
Question | Results Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
Confidence engaging with an older person | 3 (0.5) |
Developing rapport and empathy with patients | 3 (0.4) |
Manual handling skills | 3 (0.9) |
Communicating with an older patient | 3 (0.5) |
Explaining treatments without using jargon | 3 (0.5) |
Ability to step into the physiotherapist role | 3 (0.4) |
Ability to apply theory to practice | 3 (0.8) |
Interest / engagement with the material covered in the unit | 3 (0.8) |
Remembering practical lessons from the classroom | 3 (0.9) |
Self-reflection and learning from mistakes in a safe environment | 3 (0.5) |
Potential to learn from other students’ experiences (peer learning) | 3 (1.2) |
Ability to give / receive feedback | 3 (0.5) |
Readiness to undertake the practical exam | 3 (0.8) |
Readiness to undertake clinical placement | 3 (1.1) |