Physical Therapists' Perceptions of Motivational Factors and Barriers to Pursuing a Transitional DPT Degree

Journal of Physical Therapy Education, Fall 2003 by Thomas, Shelene M, Turner, Kay, Jensen, Gail M, Goulet, Caroline

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Shelene M Thomas, PT, DPT

Kay Turner, PT, DPT

Gail M Jensen, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Caroline Goulet, PT, PhD

Dr Thomas is Staff Physical Therapist, Department of Physical Therapy, Healthsouth, Loveland, Colo.

Dr Turner is Staff Physical Therapist, Department of Physical Therapy, Novacare, Md.

Dr Jensen is Associate Dean, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, and Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178.

Dr Goulet is Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, and Director, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178. Address all correspondence to Dr Goulet.

This study was undertaken in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Dr Thomas' and Turner's Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Creighton University.

Received July 24, 2002, and accepted March 28, 2003.