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.

Faculty Webinar: Using Apps for Deep Learning in Physical Therapy Education

Join Dr. Michael Wong, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT and Dr. Emmanuel Yung
PT, DPT, OCS, MA, FAAOMPT in an interactive discussion about PhysioU apps deep learning and how the apps are being used in the classroom.

Covered Topics: Click here to watch videos

1. Deep learning introduction and speaker profiles (3:40 minutes)

2. Faculty challenges (9:21 minutes)

3. Data from study about PhysioU apps effectiveness (3:33 minutes)

4. Leveraging PhysioU across the curriculum: Gross Anatomy (10:13 minutes)

5. Dr. Yung PhysioU integration sample (5:30 minutes)

6. PhysioU integration: Cardiopulmonary class (1:03 minutes)

7. Assistive devices and transfers app class integration (1:35 minutes)

8. NeuroExam app simplifying the Neurology class (2:19 minutes)

9. Orthopaedic class integration: The big picture (5:02 minutes)

10. Transforming the way you teach movement: Gait App (3:11 minutes)

11. Universities adopting or collaboration (1:14 minutes)

12. New apps from PhysioU (1:45 minutes)

13. How much does PhysioU cost (1:16 minutes)

14. Free full Faculty access (0:37 minutes)

Student Access:

Your students can now benefit from the PhysioU education discount ($54 per year, 40% off retail,) their continued support helps with the development of new apps and continuous evidence updates!

Share below link to your students to get the special rate:
http://www.physiou.com/education

Everyday our students deserve the best!

PT/PTA Faculty Webinar: How to Build apps for Deep Learning in Physical Therapy Education

Curious about how to build apps? Why should you or should not do it?
Have ideas about apps that need to be built?

Join Dr. Michael Wong, Founder of PhysioU and Associate Professor, in a short webinar discussing, "How to Build apps for Deep Learning in Physical Therapy Education"

1. Shift in consumer behavior to Mobile computing

2. Shark tank style 6 questions to ask yourself about building apps

3. Who is your target population self study results

4. App building conceptual frame work

5. The problem: Case Example of Orthopaedics Class and App development

6. Building apps about human movement

7. Developing mock ups are critical! Child Development app and Dance screening app sample

8. How to generate app content and get the programming done

9. Game development for clinical reasoning

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Many PT schools are using PhysioU as the required learning tool and  beta testing in the classroom. Our top-rated clinical reasoning apps are making a huge impact on thousands of students. 

PTA Faculty webinar: Building Bridges Across the curriculum - Apps, Games and the Kitchen Sink

We have recently hosted a live webinar with a group PTA  faculty to address some of the common faculty challenges and how to build bridges with PhysioU apps. Hope you enjoy these videos!

Building Bridges with PhysioU Apps

Many PT/PTA schools are using PhysioU as the required learning tool and  beta testing in the classroom. Our top-rated clinical reasoning apps are making a huge impact on thousands of students. 

PT Faculty webinar: Building Bridges Across the PT curriculum - Apps, Games and the Kitchen Sink

We have recently hosted a live webinar with a group Physical Therapy faculty to address some of the common faculty challenges and how to build bridges with PhysioU apps. Hope you enjoy these videos!

Video 1: Common Faculty Challenges

Video 2: Building Bridges with PhysioU Apps

Many PT schools are using PhysioU as the required learning tool and  beta testing in the classroom. Our top-rated clinical reasoning apps are making a huge impact on thousands of students.