title: Development of clinical competence assessment tool for novice physical and occupational therapists-a mixed Delphi study.
abstract: [Purpose] The aim of this study was to clarify essential abilities of novice physical and occupational therapists for independent execution of their duties and to develop a clinical competence assessment tool. [Subjects] Forty-five experienced therapists participated in this study. [Methods] A two-phase mixed-methods design was used. First, semi structured interviews were conducted on 15 experienced therapists to create a comprehensive list of essential abilities that novice therapists need. Second, 30 experienced therapists participated in a two-round Delphi study to select items for the assessment tool being developed. [Results] Fifty-five items were extracted and classified into three categories: basic attitudes, therapeutic skills, and clinical practice-related thoughts. [Conclusion] Present results suggest that not only knowledge of execution of therapy-related duties and therapeutic skills is essential in novice therapist, but also appropriate abilities in social adjustment, self-management, and self-education. The newly developed tool might be useful for postgraduate education in clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University: 1-98 Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi 470-1192, Japan; Graduate School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University, Japan.
authors.forename: Yoshikiyo
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kanada
authors.affiliation: School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University: 1-98 Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi 470-1192, Japan; Graduate School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University, Japan.
authors.forename: Hiroaki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sakurai
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation, Health Care Service Facility for the Aged, Tobahouwaen, Japan.
authors.forename: Yoshito
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Sugiura
authors.affiliation: Tsujimura Surgical Hospital, Japan.
authors.forename: Yudai
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hirano
authors.affiliation: Kawamura Hospital, Japan.
authors.forename: Soichiro
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Koyama
authors.affiliation: School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University: 1-98 Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi 470-1192, Japan; Graduate School of Health Sciences, Fujita Health University, Japan.
authors.forename: Shigeo
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tanabe
keywords: Clinical competency; Evaluation; Therapists