Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions: Follow-Up on Changes Within Canadian Academic and Fieldwork Curricula
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 12, 2025
Background.
COVID-19
pandemic
restrictions
necessitated
curricular
modifications
in
Canadian
occupational
therapy
education.
Documentation
and
reflection
on
temporary
or
permanent
curriculum
their
perceived
impact
student
learning
outcomes
is
critical.
Purpose.
To
explore
compare
reported
curricula
changes
(academic
fieldwork)
during
restricted
post-restricted
delivery
periods
together
with
the
learners.
Method.
A
cross-sectional
online
descriptive
survey
was
sent
to
key
representatives
from
administration,
curriculum,
fieldwork
at
all
14
accredited
university
programs
Canada.
Findings.
Overall,
many
pandemic-restricted
assessment
shifted
back
toward
pre-pandemic
methods.
Changes
that
were
maintained
congruent
universal
design
limited
adverse
learning.
Both
in-person
virtual
as
important
for
changing
practice
needs.
Fieldwork
placement
recruitment
remained
a
challenge,
some
increasing
use
of
simulation.
Interpersonal
competency
development
method
integrity
more
visible
concern.
Conclusion.
Programs
demonstrated
remarkable
flexibility
shift,
adapt,
deliver
curricula,
but
human
cost
this
accomplishment
still
palpable.
Language: Английский
Exploring Emergency Distance Education in Higher Education: A Systematic Review
European Journal of Education,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
60(1)
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
aim
of
this
article
is
to
explore
the
advantages
and
disadvantages
experienced
in
higher
education
institutions
during
period
emergency
distance
education,
based
on
qualitative
findings
mixed‐methods
research
conducted.
In
pursuit
objective,
a
compilation
conducted
COVID‐19
from
2020
2023
has
been
gathered
English
language
Web
Science
database.
Thematic
analysis
classified
data
reveals
that
leads
significant
countries
with
low
economic
indicators.
Considering
potential
use
future
crises,
importance
preparatory
measures
becomes
evident.
Focusing
disparity
among
various
geographical
regions
distinguishing
feature
research.
Based
results
obtained,
recommendations
have
provided
international
organisations,
regulatory
bodies
institutions.
Language: Английский
Overview of styles, content, learning effects and attitudes of students towards digitally enhanced physiotherapy education – a scoping review
BMC Medical Education,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Abstract
Background
Digital
competences
are
essential
for
lifelong
learning,
as
highlighted
by
the
European
Commission
and
emphasized
in
Education
Action
Plan
2021–2027.
The
COVID-19
pandemic
necessitated
an
unprecedented
shift
to
online
education,
profoundly
impacting
fields
like
physiotherapy
that
heavily
rely
on
practical
skills.
This
scoping
review
aims
provide
overview
of
currently
applied
digitally
enhanced
learning
methods,
content,
effect
knowledge
gain
student
perceptions
education.
Methods
Following
PRISMA
guidelines
reviews,
a
comprehensive
search
was
conducted
across
multiple
databases,
including
Medline,
Web
Science,
ERIC,
incorporating
hand
searches
expert
consultations.
Studies
were
included
if
they
reported
any
educational
methods
involving
qualitative
studies,
clinical
trials,
observational
or
case
reports
published
English
German
from
2010
February
2024.
Data
extraction
focused
digital
tools
used,
contents,
individually
measured
outcomes,
impact
Results
Out
2988
screened
67
met
inclusion
criteria,
encompassing
7160
participants.
These
sources
evidence
primarily
used
quantitative
(
n
=
51),
with
minority
using
7)
mixed
6).
Nearly
half
employed
hybrid
approaches.
Outcome
measures
knowledge,
performance,
perception,
satisfaction,
attitudes.
Most
positive
impacts
particularly
transfer
skill
performance.
Synchronous
asynchronous
varying
success
theoretical
courses.
Gamification
virtual
reality
emerged
promising
enhancing
engagement
outcomes.
However,
challenges
limited
direct
interaction
perceived
self-efficacy
among
students.
Conclusion
Digitally
formats
education
can
enhance
experiences
is
generally
welcomed
students,
especially
when
blended
traditional
methods.
integration
innovative
strategies
holds
promise
future
training,
contingent
support
training
educators
students
alike.
Language: Английский
Learning effect of online versus onsite education in health and medical scholarship – protocol for a cluster randomized trial
BMC Medical Education,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
disruption
of
health
and
medical
education
by
the
COVID-19
pandemic
made
educators
question
effect
online
setting
on
students’
learning,
motivation,
self-efficacy
preference.
In
light
care
staff
shortage
scalable
seemed
relevant.
Reviews
called
for
high
quality
RCTs,
which
are
increasingly
relevant
with
rapid
technological
development
widespread
adaption
learning
in
universities.
objective
this
trial
is
to
compare
standardized
feasible
outcomes
an
onsite
a
research
course
regarding
efficacy
PhD
students
within
sciences:
Primarily
methodology
secondly
preference,
short
term
academic
achievements
long
term.
Based
authors
experience
conducting
courses
during
pandemic,
hypothesis
that
student
preferred
different
setting.
Methods
Cluster
randomized
two
parallel
groups.
Two
training
at
University
Copenhagen
(Zoom)
or
(The
Parker
Institute,
Denmark)
Enrolled
invited
participate
study.
Primary
outcome
learning.
Secondary
self-efficacy,
long-term
achievements.
Standardized,
reproducible
will
be
measured
tailor
multiple
choice
questionnaires,
evaluation
survey,
frequently
used
Intrinsic
Motivation
Inventory,
Single
Item
Self-Efficacy
Question,
Google
Scholar
publication
data.
Sample
size
calculated
20
clusters
computer
random
number
generator.
Statistical
analyses
performed
blinded
external
statistical
expert.
Discussion
secondary
significant
compared
contrasted
literature.
Limitations
include
geographical
setting;
bias
lack
blinding
strengths
robust
assessment
methods
well-established
conceptual
framework.
Generalizability
other
disciplines
high.
Results
study
both
have
implications
involved
patients
who
ultimately
benefits
from
training.
Trial
registration
Retrospectively
registered
ClinicalTrials.gov:
NCT05736627.
SPIRIT
guidelines
followed.
Language: Английский
Overview of styles, content, learning effects and attitudes of students towards digitally enhanced physiotherapy education – a scoping review
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Abstract
Background
Digital
competences
are
essential
for
lifelong
learning,
as
highlighted
by
the
European
Commission
and
emphasized
in
Education
Action
Plan
2021–2027.
The
COVID-19
pandemic
necessitated
an
unprecedented
shift
to
online
education,
profoundly
impacting
fields
like
physiotherapy
that
heavily
rely
on
practical
skills.
This
scoping
review
aims
provide
overview
of
currently
applied
digitally
enhanced
learning
methods,
content,
effectiveness
student
perceptions
education.
Methods
Following
PRISMA
guidelines
reviews,
a
comprehensive
search
was
conducted
across
multiple
databases,
including
Medline,
Web
Science,
ERIC,
incorporating
hand
searches
expert
consultations.
Studies
were
included
if
they
reported
any
digital
educational
methods
involving
clinical
trials,
observational
studies,
or
case
reports
published
English
German
from
2010
February
2024.
Data
extraction
focused
tools
used,
contents,
individually
measured
outcomes,
impact
Results
Out
2988
screened
68
met
inclusion
criteria,
encompassing
7160
participants.
These
studies
primarily
used
quantitative
(n
=
51),
with
minority
using
qualitative
7)
mixed
6).
Nearly
half
employed
hybrid
approaches.
Outcomes
measure
knowledge,
performance,
perception,
satisfaction,
attitudes.
Most
positive
impacts
particularly
knowledge
transfer
skill
performance.
Synchronous
asynchronous
varying
success
theoretical
courses.
Gamification
virtual
reality
emerged
promising
enhancing
engagement
outcomes.
However,
challenges
limited
direct
interaction
perceived
self-efficacy
among
students.
Conclusion
formats
education
can
enhance
experiences
is
generally
welcomed
students,
especially
when
blended
traditional
methods.
integration
innovative
strategies
holds
promise
future
training,
contingent
support
training
educators
students
alike.
Language: Английский
Online Learning Self-efficacy in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy: Perceptions of New Graduates
Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 20, 2023
Background
and
Purpose:
Rapid
transition
to
distance
learning
during
COVID-19
pandemic
induced
educators
of
hands-on
professions
explore
effectiveness
online
learning.
We
aimed
investigate
self-efficacy
in
cardiopulmonary
physiotherapy.
Methods:
Group
1
included
graduates
underwent
only
face-to-face
while
group
2
consisted
A
questionnaire
was
developed
by
the
authors
including
competencies
physiotherapy
assessment
treatment
skills
assess
self-efficacy.
The
questionnaires
were
sent
via
e-mail.
Results:
Fifty-four
82
responded
(response
rate:
27%).
No
significant
difference
found
between
groups
terms
skills.
Self-efficacy
practical
domain
exercise
tests
higher
(p=0.021).
Practical
courses
related
type
education
had
negative
effects
on
career
plans
(p=0.032
p=0.001,
respectively).
Duration
clinical
practice
positively
correlated
with
(p=0.005)
(p=0.047)
2.
Conclusion:
Online
seems
be
a
feasible
option
develop
adequate
physiotherapy.
However,
courses,
duration
internship
are
important
for
future
Language: Английский