Exploring the role of experiential learning in shaping physical therapy student self-efficacy for neurologic practice: A mixed methods study
Structured experiential learning with neurologic populations was associated with significant increases in physical therapy students' self-efficacy for neurologic clinical practice. Findings highlight its value in fostering student confidence, professional identity, and task-specific competence. Future research should examine these outcomes across diverse programs.
Authors
- Lisa L. Allison-Jones (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4822-3428)
- Martha Cullaty
- David Halpin
- Jenny Hall
Institutions
- Mary Baldwin University (US)
- Radford University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2026.2615385
- Primary Topic
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00