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LSU Health Shreveport - Program in Physical Therapy

CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH

A research project on physical therapy residency selection is being conducted by Lisanne Meiners, PT, DPT, Megan Gallien, SPT, Natalie Hearn, SPT, and Casey Soileau, SPT in the Department of Physical Therapy at Louisiana State University Health Science Center - Shreveport.

The purpose of the study is to determine the factors influencing an individual's selection of a physical therapy residency program. With the information gathered, residency programs can modify/change their programs in order to attract future physical therapy residents.

You are being asked to take part in this study by completing an online questionnaire. Your participation will take approximately ten to fifteen minutes. Please be aware that you are not required to participate in this research and you may discontinue your participation at any time without penalty. You may also omit any items on the questionnaire you prefer not to answer.

There are no possible risks associated with participation in this study and your identity will remain anonymous at all times. If you should experience any distress, please be aware that you may contact Lisanne Meiners, PT, DPT, at (318) 813-2948 for assistance.

Your responses will be provided anonymously to protect your privacy. Potential benefits associated with the study include playing a role in the development and promotion of physical therapy residency programs across the United States.

If you have any questions regarding this study or would like to be informed of the results when the study is completed, please feel free to contact Lisanne Meiners, PT, DPT, at (318) 813-2948.

If you agree to voluntarily participate in this research project as described, please indicate your consent and agreement by completing and submitting the online questionnaire.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 
 
 
Please rank each question (1-12) according to how important you feel it was in your decision when choosing a physical therapy residency program (1 = most important, 12 = least important):
Geographical Location/Cost of Living
Salary/Benefits/Paid Time Off
Number of Advanced Clinically Experienced Physical Therapists/Mentors
Perceived Collaborative Team Spirit/Positive Morale
Happiness/Satisfaction of Current/Past Residents
Commitment to Residents
Time in Classroom vs Clinical Setting
Patient Demographic/Cultural Diversity
Opportunity to Mentor Other Physical Therapists/Physical Therapy Students
Involvement in APTA
Opportunities to Attend National and/or State Conferences
 
 
 
Please use the space below to provide additional information regarding your choices above:
   
 
 
 
Age: (Currently)
 
 
 
Gender:
 
 
 
Ethnicity:
 
 
 
Marital Status:
 
 
 
Did you begin your residency immediately following graduation from PT school?
 
 
 
In which region did you attend Physical Therapy school?
 
 
 
Please select the specialty area of your residency program:
 
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