Improving physiotherapists’ ability to recognise the presence of a serious pathology with a digital educational training: a mixed methods feasibility study
Our findings suggest that a digital educational training aimed at improving physiotherapists' ability to detect serious pathologies is feasible. Participants emphasized the importance of adaptable platforms and a variation in digital materials to enhance the training. Limitations included the need for additional complex vignettes and limited participation in face-to-face discussions. Future research should explore flexible learning options, complex scenarios, and direct feedback mechanisms.
Authors
- Martina Edda Lickel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1687-475X)
- Gillian Yeowell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3872-9799)
- Reinhard Beikircher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5341-689X)
- Jessie Janssen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5961-2736)
- Simon Gasselich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2442-7442)
- Wolfgang Lackenbauer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7469-7950)
- Bruno Mazuquin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1566-9551)
- Christian Keip (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5758-0136)
- Manfred Wieser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6216-2396)
- Lars Schabel
Institutions
- Manchester Metropolitan University (GB)
- University of Applied Sciences St Pölten (AT)
- IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems (AT)
- Universitätsklinikum Tulln (AT)
- University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria (AT)
- Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (AT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-10-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-08101-x
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52
Funders
- Gesellschaft für Forschungsförderung Niederösterreich