Objective: To clarify the relationship between physical therapists’ sense of coherence and their clinical competence in physical therapy. Methods: A cross-sectional web-based questionnaire survey was conducted among currently employed physical therapists. The survey included age, gender, years of experience in physical therapy, sense of coherence, and clinical competence in physical therapy. Sense of coherence and clinical competence in physical therapy were assessed using the 13-item 7-point Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC-13), and the Clinical Competence Evaluation Scale in Physical Therapy (CEPT), respectively. Results: A total of 238 responses were received, with a response rate was 30.8%. Partial correlation analysis of the SOC-13 and CEPT, controlling for years of experience, revealed a significant weak positive correlation only in the group with 6 or more years of experience, but almost no correlation in the entire sample, and no significant correlation in the group with 5 or less years of experience. Conclusion: Moreover, some of those with fewer years of experience had a low sense of coherence despite high clinical competence.

Objective: This study assessed the implementation of the 2:1 clinical placement model in practice facilities and explored its effectiveness and the challenges encountered during its deployment. Methods: The research focused on the clinical training facilities affiliated with the University. Two questionnaires regarding the 2:1 clinical placement were distributed in FY2022 and FY2024 to analyze shifts in perceptions and the impact across various job sectors. Conclusion: There was an enhanced understanding of the 2:1 clinical placement among practice sites, with nearly 50% utilizing this model. However, a decline in its adoption was noted among acute care and clinic facilities. Some participants mentioned that a key advantage for clinical practice supervisors was reduced staffing needs, yet many acknowledged that this model could be demanding. Interestingly, the challenges of implementing the 2:1 clinical placement showed no significant variation across different professions, and students appeared to understand this practice better. The survey results indicate that factors concerning the unique characteristics of various occupations, alleviating supervisors’ burdens, and aligning with students’ needs remain ongoing issues.