Motivators and barriers for studying podiatry in Australia and New Zealand: A mixed methods study
There are a variety of factors that motivate and influence students to study podiatry, however, altruistic reasons are most highly rated. Allied health students have limited understanding of the scope of practice and career opportunities in podiatry. Additionally, the podiatry profession often faces negative stereotypes. Further work is required to reverse the negative stereotypes and perceptions of podiatry and build knowledge of the profession's scope of practice, career pathways/opportunities, job prospects and earning potential.
Authors
- Daniel R. Bonanno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0825-0608)
- Shannon E. Munteanu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6780-2743)
- Vivienne Chuter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4793-5340)
- Michelle Kaminski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1133-4853)
- Matthew Cotchett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6966-5324)
- Ryan Causby (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9236-9379)
- Sarah Casey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4024-1012)
- Caroline Robinson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0404-0424)
- Burke Hugo
- Mollie Dollinger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1105-9051)
- Malia Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4071-867X)
- Steven Walmsley
- Mike Frecklington (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5457-5235)
- Glen A. Whittaker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2102-7777)
- Sia Kazantzis
- Xia Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1890-5548)
Institutions
- Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals (AU)
- Charles Sturt University (AU)
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- University of South Australia (AU)
- The University of Western Australia (AU)
- La Trobe University (AU)
- Curtin University (AU)
- Auckland University of Technology (NZ)
- Monash Health (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
- Western Sydney University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.70004
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.50
Funders
- Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- La Trobe University
- Charles Sturt University
- Southern Cross University
- University of South Australia
- Central Queensland University
- Western Sydney University
- Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation