Date of Completion
2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Keywords
Clinical Learning, Barriers & Facilitators
Abstract
This qualitative descriptive study identifies the facilitators and barriers to clinical learning of physical therapy interns in a selected institution. The researchers utilized semi- structured interview questions that were pilot tested on four (4) participants and validated by three (3) experts. The eight (8) participants in the study consisted of male and female Filipino physical therapy interns who rotated for at least one month to the selected base training center. Five (5) major themes have emerged after analyzing the gathered data. Two themes were facilitators, namely: (1) Transformative Clinical Training: Shaping Skills and Professional Identity, and (2) Supportive Educational Environment. The remaining three were barriers, namely: (3) Systemic Overload and Resource Shortage, (4) Clinical Practice and Patient Management Difficulties, and (5) Emotional and Psychological Strain. The study revealed that facilitators and barriers in the clinical learning environment were faced by the participants, which both helped and hindered their clinical learning. The identified barriers in the study can be used as a reference to address the underlying issue, while the identified facilitators can be equipped and empowered to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical learning of physical therapy interns..
First Advisor
Natalizia Guieb-Pagtakhan, PTRP, MASpEd, DPT
APA Citation
Andres, I.,
Bayani, M.,
Daitan, R.,
Garces, M.,
Hugo, J.,
Lagda, D.,
Macamos, A.,
Mendoza, J.,
Odell, F.,
Rosales, H.,
&
Tiotuyco, C.
(2025).
Barriers and facilitators to clinical learning of physical therapy interns in a selected institution: a qualitative study.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
Retrieved from https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bspt/918