Maike Buchmann, Susanne Jordan, Anne-Kathrin Mareike Loer, Jonas David Finger, Olga Maria Domanska
Motivational readiness for physical activity and health literacy: results of a cross-sectional survey of the adult population in Germany
BMC public health
aim study explore instruction social determinants health sdoh people disabilities pwd doctor physical therapy dpt education programs sequential mixed methods study informed 5member disability community advisory panel conducted qualitative semistructured interviews educators n 10 across 4 dpt programs midwest conducted analyzed thematically qualitative findings formed basis quantitative phase online survey conducted faculty dpt programs united states n 254 knowledge instruction sdoh health equity pwd n 74 29 response rate quantitative data analyzed descriptive statistics triangulated qualitative data sdoh pwd emerging component instruction dpt curricula five themes included emerging instruction sdoh pwd conceptual frameworks informing instruction instructional strategies barriers integration sdoh pwd facilitators integration sdoh pwd quantitative analysis revealed 71 respondents 959 included disability health equity discussions primarily focused health care access limited time n 49 662 frequently reported barrier educator interest disability health equity frequently reported facilitator n 62 837 inclusion sdoh pwd health equity discussions opportunities exist dpt curricula build instructional strategies integrate sdoh frameworks amplify facilitators integration sdoh pwd meet needs 67 million americans living disabilities students must knowledge skills address complex needs historically marginalized population understanding dpt education landscape around sdoh pwd guide dpt educators fully prepare students recognize ameliorate health disparities faced pwd