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Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education
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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Effect of educational level on professionalism of Egyptian physical therapists: A cross sectional survey
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May Ahmed Tousou, Abeer A Yamny, AL Shaymaa Shaaban Abd El Azeim
Abstract
Background: Professionalism In Physical Therapy- Core Values are critical for the development of professionalism, effective decision-making processes, and high-quality patient care. Aim of Study: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between the educational level and professionalism of Egyptian physical therapists. Material and Methods: A total of 364 Egyptian physical therapists and physical therapists’ students participated in this study including students from (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th year and internship,) and Postgraduate physiotherapists (master's degree, doctoral 's degree, Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, and physiotherapists who did not obtain postgraduate studies after graduation) from both sexes. They recruited from 3 Universities (Cairo University, Kafr El-Sheikh University, Bani-Suif University). The cross-sectional survey was done using an online Google form - Professionalism In Physical Therapy- Core Values self-assessment questionnaire that included of seven core values with 68 indicators the overall score is 340. Results: The percentage of the sum of the core values in all professional categories, showed ascending gradual level, with the least values indicated by the students at 2nd, 3rd, 4th year and the highest values indicated by the master and the doctoral degree, which reflect a distinguished degree of professionalism and The core values that had the highest percent were compassion/caring, social responsibility, excellence, and integrity. Conclusion: Graduates have a higher level of professionalism than students because they have gained more knowledge, research ethics, inquisitiveness, and deep thought about how to provide higher-quality healthcare services.
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Pages:6-11
How to cite this article:
May Ahmed Tousou, Abeer A Yamny, AL Shaymaa Shaaban Abd El Azeim "Effect of educational level on professionalism of Egyptian physical therapists: A cross sectional survey". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 6-11
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