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Use of The Blue MACS: Acceptance by Clinical Instructors and Self-Reports of Adherence

J Hrachovy, PT, MSPT, and N Clopton, PT, PhD, are faculty members at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Tex. Address all correspondence to Dr Clopton at: Physical Therapy Program, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 3601 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79430 (USA) (alhnac{at}ttuhsc.edu)
K Baggett, PT, MPT, T Garber, PT, MPT, J Cantwell, PT, MPT, and J Schreiber, PT, MPT, are recent graduates of the Physical Therapy Program, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Background and Purpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical instructors' (CIs') acceptance of and self-reported adherence to instructions for use of The Blue MACS (5th edition) for evaluating the clinical performance of physical therapist students. Subjects and Methods. One hundred twenty-four usable survey instruments were returned by CIs. Results. Twenty-two items from The Blue MACS were collapsed into a score representing acceptance, and 10 items were collapsed into a score representing reported adherence to instructions. Ninety-six percent of the CIs surveyed expressed a positive opinion of the instrument. Ninety-eight percent of the CIs reported at least moderately consistent adherence to instructions. Conclusion and Discussion. The instrument was regarded as a useful tool, and most CIs reported using the instrument according to the instructions. A positive opinion of the clinical performance assessment instrument is desirable to facilitate its use by CIs. Consistent use by different CIs is desirable to promote accurate communication among students, CIs, and the educational institution.

Key Words: Clinical competence • Clinical education • Education, physical therapy • Evaluation • Student performance

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