A Student Approach to Physiotherapy Degree at the University of Valencia. A Descriptive Study

Abstract

A survey was carried out among third-year with 116 students of the Diplomatura (old three-year degree), in June 2011 about diferents aspects of the degree of integration into the professional world, satisfaction with theoretical knowledge and practical applications for its training and teaching quality and infrastructure of the University. The objective is to face, most appropriate innovation methodological strategies in the near future. 63.8% of participants think that the expectations which led them to study physical therapy have been met and 13% do not feel very ready to start professional activity. 100% of participants think they should continue education, and 100% of subjects showed interest in following a postgraduate program. Destaca el interés de profundizar en conocimientos sobre técnicas de terapia manual (81%).