Jodi A Boucher1, Donna L MacIntyre2. 1. Alberta Health Services, Women's Health Centre, Calgary, Alta. 2. Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To gather input and perspectives from members of the Calgary Pelvic Health Physiotherapists' Community of Practice (PHPT CoP) to ensure common goals that help sustain and advance the group. METHOD: An online survey grounded in CoP theory was used to elicit feedback from 23 PHPTs. Descriptive statistics summarized survey results. RESULTS: The response rate was 96%; all respondents worked in women's pelvic health. Respondents expressed interest in continuing regular face-to-face meetings, a speaker series, case studies, and connecting with other PHPTs. CONCLUSION: The findings suggest continuation of regular meetings, with a focus on clinical skill development, and an annual Alberta PHPT conference. Members of this community of practice seek a strategy to promote PHPT to the public and develop referral sources.
PURPOSE: To gather input and perspectives from members of the Calgary Pelvic Health Physiotherapists' Community of Practice (PHPT CoP) to ensure common goals that help sustain and advance the group. METHOD: An online survey grounded in CoP theory was used to elicit feedback from 23 PHPTs. Descriptive statistics summarized survey results. RESULTS: The response rate was 96%; all respondents worked in women's pelvic health. Respondents expressed interest in continuing regular face-to-face meetings, a speaker series, case studies, and connecting with other PHPTs. CONCLUSION: The findings suggest continuation of regular meetings, with a focus on clinical skill development, and an annual Alberta PHPT conference. Members of this community of practice seek a strategy to promote PHPT to the public and develop referral sources.
Authors: Geetha Ranmuthugala; Jennifer J Plumb; Frances C Cunningham; Andrew Georgiou; Johanna I Westbrook; Jeffrey Braithwaite Journal: BMC Health Serv Res Date: 2011-10-14 Impact factor: 2.655