Prodoehl Janey, Kraus Steven, Klasser Gary D, Hall Kathy D
Physical Therapy Program, Midwestern University , Downers Grove, IL, USA.
Horizon Physical Therapy LLC , Atlanta, GA, USA.
Cranio. 2020 Nov;38(6):376-388. doi: 10.1080/08869634.2018.1560983. Epub 2019 Jan 4.
: To describe the status of entry-level physical therapist (PT) education related to the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in accredited, entry-level United States PT programs. : An electronic survey explored specific TMD diagnostic and management curricular content, including the use of evidence-based diagnostic criteria, opportunities for students to interact with individuals with TMD, and faculty qualifications. : Eighty-four programs completed the survey. TMD content is covered in the entry-level PT curriculum of almost all (98.8%) responding programs. Content specifically related to TMD averaged 12 h across program respondents (range 1.5-50 h). The majority (68%) of respondents utilized established evidence-based diagnostic criteria. : Consistent entry-level education guidelines related to TMD and additional post-professional education opportunities are necessary to ensure that patients with TMD are not underserved by the profession of PT by newly graduated PTs.
描述美国认可的入门级物理治疗师（PT）教育项目中与颞下颌关节紊乱症（TMD）诊断和管理相关的现状。：一项电子调查探讨了TMD的具体诊断和管理课程内容，包括循证诊断标准的使用、学生与TMD患者互动的机会以及教师资质。：84个项目完成了调查。几乎所有（98.8%）回复项目的入门级PT课程都涵盖了TMD内容。各项目受访者中与TMD具体相关的内容平均为12小时（范围为1.5 - 50小时）。大多数（68%）受访者采用既定的循证诊断标准。：需要有与TMD相关的一致的入门级教育指南以及更多的毕业后专业教育机会，以确保新毕业的PT不会使TMD患者得不到充分的专业服务。
