Tag: professional development

Coaching jako narzędzie motywowania fizjoterapeutów do podnoszenia kwalifikacji zawodowych

Damian Durlak


Damian Durlak – Coaching jako narzędzie motywowania fizjoterapeutów do podnoszenia kwalifikacji zawodowych. Fizjoterapia Polska 2022; 22(3); 144-148

Abstract
Introduction. Professional development is crucial for specialists in all fields. Physiotherapists also should take care of their professional and educational development. Coaching is able to help them set and achieve goals.
Objectives. This article was focused on characterization of coaching and its possible use among physiotherapists.
Methods. Review of the literature was used, consisting of articles about coaching among medical professionals.
Results. The vast majority of articles emphasize coaching’s positive qualities and effectiveness in medical professionals’ professional, educational and personal development. Few drawback were mentioned – mostly the need to appropriately match time and theme of the meetings with specific medical professions.
Conclusions. Coaching is still not a popular topic around physiotherapists. It should be more widespread, to encourage further development, independently from the level of education or professional experience.

Key words:
physiotherapists, coaching, professional development, competences, qualifications

Evaluation of the process of physiotherapists training in Poland

Małgorzata Starczyńska, Wojciech Kiebzak, Zbigniew Śliwiński

Małgorzata Starczyńska, Wojciech Kiebzak, Zbigniew Śliwiński – Evaluation of the process of physiotherapists training in Poland. Fizjoterapia Polska 2011; 11(1); 75-87

Abstract
A sense of professional identity, the perception of the profession in society are important factors of professional development, provide the motivation to remain in this occupation. In the paper systemisation of the knowledge concerning the development of the profession of physiotherapist in Poland has been attempted. Analysis of the available archival texts and national literature allowed to identify the test group in the context of the formation of its professional identity. The following processes were tracked formation of the first training centres for the motor rehabilitation and creating an teaching standards, program of specialisation for physiotherapists. Introduction of the term „physiotherapy in place of the functioning of the term „motor rehabilitation has initiated changes within the domain of legislative activities. In accordance with the Bologna Declaration new levels of education were created, which resulted in the acquisition of certain skills and professional titles. The changes also affected the area associated with specialization. This level of training is being actively undertaken by physiotherapists. Currently 26 centers have been accredited in which the specialization program is carried out by about 400 physiotherapists.
Key words:
physiotherapy, learning standards, professional development, history
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The profession of physiotherapist in the opinion of the professional group

Małgorzata Starczyńska, Ewa Błaszkiewicz, Wojciech Kiebzak, Zbigniew Śliwiński

Małgorzata Starczyńska, Ewa Błaszkiewicz, Wojciech Kiebzak, Zbigniew Śliwiński – The profession of physiotherapist in the opinion of the professional group. Fizjoterapia Polska 2011; 11(3); 227-240

Abstract
Physiotherapist carries out the medical profession. Physiotherapy is a long-term action and requires special preparation, fulfilling high professional and ethical requirements necessary in health care. Relevance and usefulness of knowledge is a requisite for professionalism. Every profession strives to achieve autonomy, reflected in the internal control exercised by professional organizations. The aim of the undertaken research is to know physical therapists’ subjective opinion on their job in the context of its professionalisation.The results of research in the group of 338 employed physiotherapists and 125 students of physiotherapy. The study was multicenter, included 11 institutions (universities and rehabilitation centers).The aim of the study was carried out based on a realized survey. The questionnaire of the survey consisted of questions arranged by topic. Respondents presented opinions on the quality of education, level of satisfaction with career choice, the status of the profession, the place it occupies in the medical team and the development of academic and professional physiotherapists.The development of scientific and professional skills indicates the progress made by Polish physiotherapy.Physical therapy is perceived as a responsible, dynamically developing and satisfying job. The work on the act on the profession of physical therapist must be completed. The quality of academic education must be enhanced as regards practical preparation for the job.
Key words:
professionalisation, physiotherapy, professional development
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Analysis of the cost of courses for physiotherapists in selected countries in Europe

Jan Szczegielniak, Barbara Szaro, Marek Kiljański

J. Szczegielniak, B. Szaro, M. Kiljański – Analiza kosztów kursów prowadzonych dla fizjoterapeutów w wybranych krajach Europy. FP 2013; 13(4); 24-30

Abstract

Background. Physiotherapist who graduated is adequately prepared to work with the patient. However still new treatment options forcing therapist to continuous professional development.
Material and methods. Analysis includes 11 courses of special methods of physiotherapy. These courses are organized in most European countries taught by international instructors. Gained certificate entitles you to use a particular method in Europe.
Results. The highest courses prices are in Poland and the Czech Republic and are respectively 259% and 172,12% of average earnings. In all countries the highest price concerns the Bobath therapy method. The lowest price concerns Kinesio Taping course and Trigger Point therapy.

Key words:
specialized courses, the cost of courses, professional development