CLIME Work in Progress: Advancing Diabetes Competency in Physical Therapy: A National Study of Doctor of Physical Therapy Education
Kathleen Cummer, PT, DPT, PhD Despite physical therapists' recognized role in diabetes self-management, diabetes-specific content is not required in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curricula, and research shows many practicing PTs lack adequate diabetes knowledge. This mixed-methods study surveys U.S. DPT programs and interviews program directors to assess current diabetes education and identify curricular gaps. […]