NPTE and PhysioU Updates

Back in 2018, we published a blog post about “Up to 80% of the Board exam content preparation is enhanced by PhysioU.” Since then, the team got busy building more content to support the Physical Therapy education community. We are proud to announce that PhysioU continues to release new apps to enhance Board Exam Prep! Our goal is to build tools that help nurture critically thinking students who are ready for the clinic and are able to pass their board exams at a high rate.

New App Releases!

We released 3 apps last year during the pandemic - Exercise Patterns, Lines & Tubes, and Physical Agents.  This month we have released Surface Anatomy Palpation and Evidence-based Taping- groundbreaking apps that will truly enhance your classroom. 

New Simulations by PhysioU!

We are excited to announce the release of our Simulations series to create experiences that will help students apply their knowledge, develop clinical reasoning, and experience real-life clinical scenarios. Sign-in to Experience & Explore: Orthopaedics, Neurology, ROM/MMT, Physical Agents, and Acute Care.

Complimentary Faculty Access

If you are a faculty member and haven’t checked out PhysioU, please click here to get your complimentary faculty access, OR schedule a time with our founder, Dr. Michael Wong to learn more about PhysioU and how schools are adopting this tool to enhance the student learning experience.

Take your program to the next level with the learning tools of the future!

The Ultimate Companion for Board Exam Preparation

NPTE-PT Test Content Outline BODY SYSTEMS	PhysioU Apps
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems	✔
Musculoskeletal System	✔
Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems	✔
Integumentary System	✔
Metabolic & Endocrine Systems	✔
Gastrointestinal System	✔
Genitourinary System	✔
Lymphatic System
System Interactions	✔.
NONSYSTEM	PhysioU Apps
Equipment, Devices, & Technologies	✔
Therapeutic Modalities	✔
Safety & Protection	✔
Professional Responsibilities	✔
Research & Evidence-Based Practice	✔

NTPE-Body Systems: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems

PhysioU: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Video library of patients with common cardiopulmonary conditions as well as an explanation of their conditions

NTPE-Body Systems: Musculoskeletal System / Gastrointestinal System / Genitourinary System

PhysioU: Orthopaedics

A comprehensive clinical reasoning tool for determining causes of pain and intervention methods for all regions of the body

PhysioU: Orthopaedics Simulations

Short patient-based scenarios are designed to help students apply and interpret learned knowledge in a simulated clinical environment.

NTPE-Body Systems: Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems

PhysioU: NeuroExam

Complete guide to performing a neurological evaluation with a library of videos of clients with a variety of neurological conditions

NTPE-Body Systems: Integumentary System / Metabolic & Endocrine

PhysioU: Special Tests

Video training for classic and novel orthopaedic special tests.

PhysioU: Orthopaedics Simulations

Short patient-based scenarios are designed to help students apply and interpret learned knowledge in a simulated clinical environment.

NTPE-Body Systems: System Interactions

PhysioU: Orthopaedics

A comprehensive clinical reasoning tool for determining causes of pain and intervention methods for all regions of the body

PhysioU: Special Tests

Video training for classic and novel orthopaedic special tests.

NTPE-NonSystem: Equipment, Devices, & Technologies

PhysioU: Assistive devices/Transfers/Gait training

Video instruction for bed mobility, transfers, wheelchair, and assistive device fitting

PhysioU: Lines & Tubes

Quick reference guide of commonly seen lines and tubes in the acute care setting for all body regions.

NTPE-NonSystem: Therapeutic Modalities

PhysioU: Physical Agents

Instructional videos for modalities set up with a library of Contraindications/Precautions and case studies to enhance student’s clinical reasoning

PhysioU: Physical Agents Simulations

Short patient-based scenarios are designed to help students apply and interpret learned knowledge in a simulated clinical environment.

NTPE-NonSystem: Safety & Protection

PhysioU: Lines & Tubes

Quick reference guide of commonly seen lines and tubes in the acute care setting for all body regions.

PhysioU: Acute Care Simulations

Short patient-based scenarios are designed to help students apply and interpret learned knowledge in a simulated clinical environment.

NTPE-NonSystem: Professional Responsibilities

PhysioU: Laws & Regulations (Coming soon)

PhysioU: Psychology & Rehablitation Simulations (Coming soon)

NTPE-NonSystem: Research & Evidenced-Based Practice

PhysioU: Evidence-based Taping

The first evidence-based taping app that covers the most common taping techniques including basic principles of taping and materials

PhysioU: Exercise Patterns

A comprehensive collection of guidelines-driven exercise options for injury prevention, acute-injury care, management of common sub-acute and chronic conditions, recovery from post-operative conditions, and plans to enhance performance and return-to-sport.

PhysioU: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Video library of patients with common cardiopulmonary conditions as well as an explanation of their conditions

PhysioU: Orthopaedics

A comprehensive clinical reasoning tool for determining causes of pain and intervention methods for all regions of the body

Get your full faculty access today to explore PhysioU OR schedule a time with our PhysioU team to learn more!

Source: FSBPT. NPTE-PT Test Content Outline, effective January 2018 (PDF)

PhysioU supports Deep Learning with Free Access for All Schools Globally affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic!

Dear Colleagues,

All schools in the United States and likely other nations have been forced to shift immediately into an online-only model of education. This has been disruptive for all of us, faculty and students alike.

In this critical moment, PhysioU has decided that all impacted schools globally should have access to the evidence-based learning apps to minimize the burden on faculty and enhance deep learning for the students extended through August 15, 2020!

Learn more about signing up for your academic institution here: www.physiou.com/coronavirus

PhysioU is currently developing more apps, more simulations and new content to support education around the world for programs in the allied health professions. I look forward to connecting with you (education@physiou.com) if you have ideas or questions related to using PhysioU to enhance online learning!

Also, view the recent Faculty Webinar about PhysioU in the online learning environment: Quick tips for integration

Regards,
Mike

Michael Wong, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
CEO/Co-founder, PhysioU
Associate Professor, Azusa Pacific University

Coronavirus in China and PhysioU (Chinese translations now available in PhysioU web apps!)

Three weeks ago, Dr. Yang Sun, PT. PhD. from the Shanghai University of Sport wrote us this email:

"Hi Michael,

I think you already got the news about the new coronavirus diseases in China. My family and I are good. But it is really changing our life here.

I just got a notification from my university today. The students can’t go back to school maybe until May. All the courses should be taught online before that. We are not the only one, this will be happened in all the Universities in China. 

So I think, Do we have any possible to launch at least the Chinese Version of CPR (Clinical Pattern Recognition App) ASAP in China? I think it will really help a lot people. Let me know your thoughts!!

Yours, Yang

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Yang Sun, PT, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport

USC Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident (2016-2017)

USC Spine Physical Therapy Fellowship (2017-2018)

The amazing effort and care that Chinese Faculty have for their students, in these times of trouble should be admired! The students I have met, and taught are eager, willing and bright. 

Your support of PhysioU has allowed us to pay translators to unlock the Clinical Practice Guidelines in our apps to enhance learning in this new "Hybrid" environment that our Chinese colleagues are now asked to teach in! 

The learning must go on! 

Each PhysioU subscriber can take pride in supporting the educational needs of many international groups, and in particular China!

Keep up the hard work! 加油!!!

China Physiotherapist, students and faculty! PhysioU salutes you!!

The PhysioU Team

*If you notice the Chinese characters currently shown in the app, it is because we have rushed to release the Chinese translations for our Chinese colleagues, our programmers are working around the clock to make it easy to show or hide the translation depending on who needs to see it!

Study finds PhysioU apps enhancing student learnings in Occupational Therapy Program

Making an impact beyond the Physical Therapy education space! The PhysioU team is very excited to present the latest research conducted by Dr. David Plutschack, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CLT, CEASII and Dr. Nicole Kuhl, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS from Drake University on Student Perceptions of Replacing Textbooks with a Mobile Application in the Classroom. Below is the poster presentation that they have presented during the IOTA conference. For easy reading, we have formatted the poster into this blog post.

Dr. Plutschack is part of the PhysioU Medical Expert team and he is the author of the PhysioU: SplintingPro app.

HERE’s THE Summary OF THE STUDY

• Preliminary program evaluation data supports the use of mobile and web-based apps in occupational therapy education

• Survey results of two cohorts suggest Drake University OTD students prefer mobile applications over textbooks for splinting (orthotic fabrication), goniometry, and manual muscle testing education

• Drake OTD students perceive mobile app develops clinical skills for goniometry, splinting, and MMT at a higher level compared to traditional textbooks

• Technology including mobile apps and web- based content are favorable educational methods to increase deep learning, student compliance, and develop clinical skills

• Further surveys need to be conducted with new cohorts to support implementation

Learning Objectives

• Examine the use of mobile apps for development of occupational therapy clinical skills

• Examine student perception of mobile and web- based apps compared to textbooks in occupational therapy education

Background Information

• Mobile app and web-based content targeted for occupational therapy and physical therapy students

• Access from phone, tablet, and/or computer

• Targets development of clinical skills including

  evaluation and treatment

• Topics include neuro exam, goniometry, manual muscle testing, splinting, transfers, assistive devices, and many more topics

• Program evaluation surveys were sent to two cohorts of students

Mobile App Use in Healthcare Education

1. Briz-Ponce, Juanes-Mendez, Garcia-Penalvo, & Pereira (2016) found better statistical outcomes for learning anatomy using a mobile app compared to traditional classroom education

2. Increased ”learning motivation”, but inconclusive for clinical skills for nursing students (Lee, Min, Oh, & Shim, 2018)

Student Perception of App Use in Classroom

Preference with Cost Consideration

Photos of App Interface

References

• Briz-Ponce, L., Juanes-Méndez, J., García-Peñalvo, A., & Pereira, F. (2016). Effects of Mobile Learning in Medical Education: A Counterfactual Evaluation. Journal of Medical Systems, 40(6), 1-6.

• Lee, H., Min, H., Oh, S., & Shim, K. (2018). Mobile Technology in Undergraduate Nursing Education: A Systematic Review. Healthcare Informatics Research, 24(2), 97-108.

• Wong, M., LeMoine, M., LeMoine, A., Yung, E. (2019). Physio U. [Mobile application software]. PhysioU.com

Disclaimer

• Dr. Plutschack and Dr. Kuhl developed this poster presentation while affiliated with PhysioU. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect PhysioU policy.

The NPTE and PhysioU education 2018 update!

“If we focus on building clinicians, passing the boards will come naturally!”

– Dr. Michael Wong, Associate Professor, Teaching and Learning Fellow,Azusa Pacific University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

As a team of educators, we have been watching carefully and thinking of how to build tools that create critically thinking clinicians… ready for the clinic, yet who are able to pass their board exams at a high rate.

With the new NPTE Test Content effective January 2018, PhysioU continues to evolve app and app content development to set your students up for success.

We have built our apps around the content areas that have the highest number of questions on the NPTE, and we have specifically built apps that develop reasoning which contextualizes information based on common clinical patterns. These apps augment the content delivered in the classroom to enhance deep learning.

Our students have developed a reputation for being very well prepared for the clinic and have had a 100% first time pass rate for the NPTE for our class of 2016 and 2017 (This will be updated as students continue to take the board exams…).

Take your program to the next level with the learning tools of the future!

Please click here to get your complimentary full faculty access or to set up a call with our Chief Learning Strategist/Co-founder, Dr. Michael Wong.

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Up to 80% of the Board exam content preparation is enhanced by PhysioU’s five star-rated apps!

(Below PhysioU apps cover above body systems.)

PhysioU: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation to Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems

Clinical Pattern Recognition: Orthopaedics to Musculoskeletal System

PhysioU: NeuroExam to Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems

(Below PhysioU apps cover above body systems.)

Coming Soon

Clinical Pattern Recognition: Wound Care  to Integumentary System

PhysioU: Medical Screening to Metabolic & Endocrine Systems, Gastrointestinal System, Genitourinary System, Lymphatic System, System Interaction

(Below PhysioU apps cover above nonsystems.)

PhysioU: Assistive devices/Transfers/Gait training (CSM 2018) to Equipment, Devices, & Technologies & Safety & Protection

Coming Soon

PhysioU: Modalities to Therapeutic Modalities

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Please click here to get your full faculty access to test out PhysioU today.

Source: FSBPT. NPTE-PT Test Content Outline, effective January 2018 (PDF)