Authors: (including presenting author): :
Wong JTM, Chan RWY, Luy ATK, Au Yeung SKF, Wu AYT, Chan JSP, Leung KKL
Affiliation: :
Physiotherapy Department, Kowloon Hospital
Keyword 1: :
Multimedia Training Program
Keyword 2: :
Resident Physiotherapists
Keyword 3: :
Higher-Dependency Medical Rehabilitation
Introduction: :
Effective rehabilitation for higher-dependency and medically complex patients demands coordinated teamwork, well-defined workflows, and seamless interprofessional communication. Within medical and infirmary team, clinical decision-making and discharge readiness are tightly linked to interdisciplinary collaboration. Junior staff, particularly newly joined team Resident Physiotherapists (RPTs), often encounter challenges in managing relatively medically unstable patients and integrating rehabilitation into evolving care processes identified through team-survey. Strengthening their competence in clinical coordination, communication, and discharge-oriented rehabilitation is vital for patient safety and efficiency. Structured educational interventions supported by multimedia learning can enhance their confidence, competence, and readiness to deliver high-quality rehabilitation in demanding clinical environments.
Objectives: :
The primary objective was to develop and evaluate a structured team-based training program using multimedia resources to improve the clinical competence, communication, and collaborative practice of RPTs working with higher-dependency and frail medical patients within the medical and infirmary team. The secondary objective was to assess participants’ satisfaction and perceived readiness for interprofessional teamwork.
Methodology: :
A comprehensive team training-program was implemented, comprising a Team Orientation Manual outlining the workflow, communication-pathways, and rehabilitation goals in the medical and infirmary team; A Multimedia Training Package including case video and demonstrations targeting assessment, skills sharing, interprofessional communication, and goal-setting strategies; On-site Coaching Sessions led by senior staff focusing on clinical-reasoning, interdisciplinary case discussions, and handover simulation. Seven RPT participated and completed training evaluations. The evaluation included a 5-point Likert questionnaire assessing in confidence, competence in teamwork, clinical reasoning integration, and satisfaction levels after training.
Result & Outcome: :
All seven RPT completed the program. Post-training assessments revealed significant improvements in understanding the roles of different disciplines, confidence in participating in discharge planning, and competence in interprofessional communication. Participants reported greater integration of patient-centered rehabilitation planning, improved coordination with nursing and medical teams, and enhanced efficiency in conducting team case discussions. All RPT (100%) expressed that the program strengthened their professional readiness and confidence in managing collaborative care plans, knowledge and flow in the team. The mean satisfaction score was 9 out of 10. Feedback highlighted the multimedia approach’s clarity, practical applicability, and value in supporting RPT transition into team-based rehabilitation practice. This structured Multimedia Training Program demonstrates that targeted interprofessional training effectively builds capacity among junior staff to higher-dependency care, promoting collaborative culture, communication fluency and competency.
