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September 18, 2025Journal of Physical Therapy Education

Exploring the Confidence and Attitudes of Physiotherapy Students Working With People Experiencing Mental Ill Health: A Mixed-Methods Study

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EBE. Keith ByrdHAHannah AldersonKHKariss Humber

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Overview

Mixed-methods study reveals low confidence levels in physiotherapy students working with mental illness, suggesting curriculum improvements.

Key Points

  • Physiotherapy students show overall low confidence of 35.6 in working with people experiencing mental illness.
  • A significant relationship exists between confidence levels and the amount of mental health coverage in the curriculum.
  • Mixed-methods approach analyzed survey responses and qualitative interviews to assess students' perspectives on mental illness.
  • Findings highlight the need for curriculum enhancements to improve student confidence and preparedness in mental health.

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Byrd et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d461bc31b076d99fa60b2dhttps://doi.org/10.1097/jte.0000000000000447
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