RT Journal Article ID 2ea633632d741950 A1 Carr, Kelly M. A1 Zachariah, Neb A1 Weir, Patricia L. A1 McNevin, Nancy T1 An Examination of Feedback Use in Rehabilitation Settings JF Critical Reviews™ in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine JO CRP YR 2011 FD 2012-12-27 VO 23 IS 1-4 SP 147 OP 160 K1 Augmented feedback K1 evidence-based practice K1 physical therapy AB Purpose: Examine therapists' use of extrinsic feedback in rehabilitation settings and determine its consistency with motor learning literature. Determine differences between perceived and actual feedback use of therapists.
Participants: Therapists (n = 6) practicing in a private clinic with a minimum of one year of clinical experience. Patients (n = 15) receiving active therapy within a private clinic.
Procedures: Two researchers observed 15 active therapy appointments. Participants were blinded to the purpose of the study. Characteristics of feedback provided by therapists were documented. Therapists completed surveys regarding perceptions of personal feedback use.
Statistical Analyses: Spearman's Rho correlations determined inter-rater reliability. Differences between therapists' perceived and actual feedback use were examined using Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test. Extrinsic feedback characteristics were examined through mixed factorial ANOVAs.
Results: The use of knowledge of results (KR) and terminal feedback was over-perceived by therapists, while the use of concurrent feedback was under-perceived. Motivational feedback was provided more often than knowledge of performance (KP) and KR, while KP was provided more than KR. Concurrent feedback was used more often than terminal feedback. No differences were found between distinct and accumulated feedback use.
Conclusions: Therapists must be encouraged to use feedback principles that promote development and maintenance (i.e., learning) of motor skills. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/757fcb0219d89390,742538634df63cca,2ea633632d741950.html