Expertise in physical therapy is not necessarily based on the years
of experience but rather on the development of advanced
clinical reasoning skills.

Resnik et al. (2003), Atkinson et al. (2011)

Why getPTsmart.com?

Solid reasoning framework.

HOAC II, the cutting-edge reasoning framework in the Netherlands, is the backbone of getPTsmart.com.

Learning by doing.

No more dry theory. Advance your clinical reasoning skills by working through case studies one step at a time.

Quality case studies.

All our case studies are validated by expert clinicians so that you get to work with the good stuff.

Flexible use.

Use getPTsmart.com in your own time, in class or at work to reflect on and improve your clinical reasoning skills.

Nifty tools.

The "Canvas" makes communication easy so you can concentrate on the important stuff.

Free brain activity.

You'll be triggered to fire those old synapses left right and centre on getPTsmart.com. And all that for free.

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January 17, 2012 — Done! One would think so anyways, considering that we are days away from our project deadline. And as far as our professional assignment project (PAP) is concerned, getPTsmart.com is receiving it’s finishing touch today. However, we must have tickled the right spots on some professionals dealing with clinical reasoning, resulting in ongoing conversation with various [...] read more

References

  • Atkinson HL, Nixon-Cave K. A tool for clinical reasoning and reflection using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework and patient management model. Phys Ther. 2011;91:416-30.
  • Resnik L, Jensen GM. Using clinical outcomes to explore the theory of expert practice in physical therapy. Phys Ther. 2003;83:1090-106.
  • Rothstein JM, Echternach JL, Riddle DL. The Hypothesis-Oriented Algorithm for Clinicians II (HOAC II): a guide for patient management. Phys Ther. 2003;83(5):455-70.