Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0776270]
Researchers:
A/Prof Raymond Peterson
(Chief Investigator)
,
A/Prof Vivienne O'Connor
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Darren Rivett
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Norman Morris
(Chief Investigator)
,
Felicity Blackstock
(Chief Investigator)
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Brief description Innovations in Clinical Education for Physiotherapy Students. Australia has workforce shortages and an ageing population. Physiotherapists are key players in promoting and maintaining good health through their leadership in physical activity and rehabilitation to retain Australians in the workforce and to ensure quality of life for our ageing population. There is a national shortage of physiotherapists. Increasing numbers of physiotherapists are being trained, requiring new models of clinical training as there is no capacity in conventional training to cope with student numbers. This research will develop and evaluate new models of training incorporating standardised patients (actors) and simulators (mannequins) which increase education capacity. Models are transferable to other health professions.
Funding Amount $759,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- ARC : LP0776270
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0776270