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Quality Assurance Experiences Within a Physical Therapy Curriculum

Ms. Schenck is Professor of Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy, The University of Texas School of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX 77550 (USA).

A brief description is presented of a curriculum that provides learning experiences that can lead to students' achievement of basic skills in quality assurance. The model of a system for patient care that is presented includes patient problem identification, management planning, documentation, and assessment of effectiveness of patient care. Focus of the learning experiences described is on the assessment-of-effectiveness portion of the system. Students practice management planning, documentation, and audit throughout the curriculum. Premises that guided design of experiences are given.

Key Words: Education • Physical therapy • Quality of health care