What knowledge will tomorrow’s physiotherapists need? A qualitative analysis of the programme plan for a bachelor’s degree education in physiotherapy in Norway

Aim: To investigate how different types of knowledge are articulated and emphasised in the programme plan for the bachelor’s degree education in physiotherapy at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University. Methods: A qualitative document analysis in which the coding was conducted by means of a predet...

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Main Authors: Joar Røkke Fystro, Christian Moen
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Language:Danish
Published: Norwegian Physiotherapist Association 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.fysioterapeuten.no/bachelorutdanning-fag-og-vitenskap-fagfellevurdert/hvilken-kunnskap-trenger-morgendagens-fysioterapeuter-en-kvalitativ-analyse-av-programplanen-ved-en-bachelorutdanning-i-fysioterapi-i-norge/158459
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description Aim: To investigate how different types of knowledge are articulated and emphasised in the programme plan for the bachelor’s degree education in physiotherapy at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University. Methods: A qualitative document analysis in which the coding was conducted by means of a predetermined conceptual framework consisting of four categories of knowledge: interaction, personal competencies, professional demands and scientific areas. Findings: Theoretical knowledge from scientific areas held a predominant position in the programme plan and took precedence over the other knowledge categories. At the same time, emphasis was placed on the personal competencies of and professional demands towards the prospective physiotherapist, which were evident many places. Nevertheless, practical knowledge was predominately outlined as the application of theory. The interaction and collaborative relationship between patient and physiotherapist were scarcely articulated and received limited attention. Conclusion: Considering that good communication and a trusting collaborative relationship between patient and physiotherapist constitute essential components of the treatment, it appears to be a shortcoming that interaction was given little emphasis in the programme plan.
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spelling doaj-art-ff16e801998940fe92eb244d0ec509d72025-08-20T03:24:55ZdanNorwegian Physiotherapist AssociationFysioterapeuten0016-33840807-92772025-05-019232026What knowledge will tomorrow’s physiotherapists need? A qualitative analysis of the programme plan for a bachelor’s degree education in physiotherapy in NorwayJoar Røkke Fystro0Christian Moen1Universitetet i Oslo, NorwayNorges idrettshøgskole, NorwayAim: To investigate how different types of knowledge are articulated and emphasised in the programme plan for the bachelor’s degree education in physiotherapy at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University. Methods: A qualitative document analysis in which the coding was conducted by means of a predetermined conceptual framework consisting of four categories of knowledge: interaction, personal competencies, professional demands and scientific areas. Findings: Theoretical knowledge from scientific areas held a predominant position in the programme plan and took precedence over the other knowledge categories. At the same time, emphasis was placed on the personal competencies of and professional demands towards the prospective physiotherapist, which were evident many places. Nevertheless, practical knowledge was predominately outlined as the application of theory. The interaction and collaborative relationship between patient and physiotherapist were scarcely articulated and received limited attention. Conclusion: Considering that good communication and a trusting collaborative relationship between patient and physiotherapist constitute essential components of the treatment, it appears to be a shortcoming that interaction was given little emphasis in the programme plan.https://www.fysioterapeuten.no/bachelorutdanning-fag-og-vitenskap-fagfellevurdert/hvilken-kunnskap-trenger-morgendagens-fysioterapeuter-en-kvalitativ-analyse-av-programplanen-ved-en-bachelorutdanning-i-fysioterapi-i-norge/158459knowledgephysiotherapistsprofessional educationqualitative researchuniversities
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What knowledge will tomorrow’s physiotherapists need? A qualitative analysis of the programme plan for a bachelor’s degree education in physiotherapy in Norway
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knowledge
physiotherapists
professional education
qualitative research
universities
title What knowledge will tomorrow’s physiotherapists need? A qualitative analysis of the programme plan for a bachelor’s degree education in physiotherapy in Norway
title_full What knowledge will tomorrow’s physiotherapists need? A qualitative analysis of the programme plan for a bachelor’s degree education in physiotherapy in Norway
title_fullStr What knowledge will tomorrow’s physiotherapists need? A qualitative analysis of the programme plan for a bachelor’s degree education in physiotherapy in Norway
title_full_unstemmed What knowledge will tomorrow’s physiotherapists need? A qualitative analysis of the programme plan for a bachelor’s degree education in physiotherapy in Norway
title_short What knowledge will tomorrow’s physiotherapists need? A qualitative analysis of the programme plan for a bachelor’s degree education in physiotherapy in Norway
title_sort what knowledge will tomorrow s physiotherapists need a qualitative analysis of the programme plan for a bachelor s degree education in physiotherapy in norway
topic knowledge
physiotherapists
professional education
qualitative research
universities
url https://www.fysioterapeuten.no/bachelorutdanning-fag-og-vitenskap-fagfellevurdert/hvilken-kunnskap-trenger-morgendagens-fysioterapeuter-en-kvalitativ-analyse-av-programplanen-ved-en-bachelorutdanning-i-fysioterapi-i-norge/158459
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