Aptitude for Teamwork and Professional Knowledge in the Field of Geriatrics of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Students

Authors : Senem Demirdel, Ertuğrul Demirdel, Necmiye Ün Yıldırım

Pages : 31-36

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Publication Date : 2025-01-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the aptitude for teamwork and professional knowledge in the field of geriatrics of physiotherapy and rehabilitation students. Material and Methods: The study included physiotherapy and rehabilitation undergraduate students. Demographic information was recorded, then the Aptitude for Teamwork and Professional Knowledge in the Field of Geriatrics Questionnaire, developed by the authors, was completed online. The questionnaire scores were compared between groups of students who had and had not taken a course in geriatric rehabilitation or training on teamwork in geriatrics. Results: Evaluation was made of 320 students, comprising 281 females and 39 males with a mean age of 21.17±1.57 years. The average score of the Aptitude for Teamwork in the Field of Geriatrics and Vocational Knowledge Questionnaire scores was 103.32±10.63 points. Lessons on geriatric rehabilitation and/or training on teamwork and professional practices in the field of geriatrics were stated to have been taken by 35% of the students. A significant difference was found between the scores of those who had and had not received lessons or training in geriatric rehabilitation (p<0.05). Conclusion: Training in geriatric rehabilitation is an important part of the education of physiotherapy and rehabilitation students, as they will play an important role in meeting the needs of the increasing elderly population.
Keywords : Öğrenciler, yaşlılar, fizyoterapi, rehabilitasyon