Table 2.

Summary of participants’ pre-post survey ratings regarding their perceived preparedness for clinical placement

Survey statement		Pre experience n = 57 mean(SD)	Post experience n = 57 mean(SD)	Mean change (95% CI)	p value
1	I feel confident in my ability to complete this activity to a high standard	4.0(1.8)	6.7(1.4)	2.6 (2.1 to 3.2)	p < 0.001
2	I feel prepared for clinical placement in the area of physiotherapy associated with this role playing	3.4(1.8)	6.1(2.1)	2.6 (2.2 to 3.1)	p < 0.001
3	I am aware of my strengths in this role playing activity	4.6(1.6)	7.6(1.5)	3.0 (2.6 to 3.5)	p < 0.001
4	I can identify areas of weakness related to this activity where I would benefit from further preparation for clinical placement	6.8(1.6)	8.3(1.6)	1.5 (0.9 to 2.0)	p < 0.001
5	I feel confident in my ability to establish rapport with a client	5.6(2.0) n = 55	7.2(1.9) n = 55	1.6 (1.1 to 2.1)	p < 0.001
6	I feel confident I can use interpersonal skills such as reflective listening and appropriate use of questions when interacting with real clients	6.0(1.8) n = 56	7.4(1.7) n = 56	1.4 (0.9 to 1.9)	p < 0.001
7	I feel confident that I can provide information and education to clients	5.5(1.8) n = 56	6.9(1.6) n = 56	1.4 (1.0 to 1.8)	p < 0.001
8	I feel confident in my ability to use appropriate handling and practical skills with this client type	4.9(1.9) n = 56	6.8(1.8) n = 56	1.9 (1.4 to 2.4)	p < 0.001
9	I feel confident I can interact in a professional manner	7.0(2.0) n = 56	8.2(1.4) n = 56	1.2 (0.7 to 1.7)	p <0 .001
10	I feel confident I can identify key problems during an assessment	5.6(1.6) n = 56	7.1(1.7) n = 56	1.5 (1.0 to 2.0)	p <0 .001