Understanding the ‘Preparedness’ of Physiotherapy Graduates in Wales: A Pilot Qualitative Study

Bellis, Christopher (2026) Understanding the ‘Preparedness’ of Physiotherapy Graduates in Wales: A Pilot Qualitative Study. Wrexham Nexus: Journal of Research, 1 (1). pp. 27-52. ISSN ISSN 2977-6333 (Print) ISSN 2977-6341(Online)

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Abstract

This paper presents a pilot study of three experienced physiotherapists who supervise recent graduates in musculoskeletal settings in Wales. It was conducted to explore the level of ‘preparedness’ of recent physiotherapy graduates by seeking their perspectives and of those who work alongside or supervise physiotherapy graduates in Wales. Following a literature review, questions were developed to undertake semi-structured interviews. The interviews were analysed through a Reflexive Thematic Analysis. The three themes identified during the process of the Reflexive Thematic Analysis were Prepared for practice, Bridging the gap, and Welcome to the real world! The findings of this study have been contextualized within the body of literature and will help to inform the design of larger scale research on this topic which could also be performed longitudinally to evaluate the preparedness of physiotherapy graduates as well as graduates of other Allied Health Professions.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Preparedness, Physiotherapy, Graduates, Placement
Divisions:	Social and Life Sciences
Depositing User:	Emma Harrison
Date Deposited:	02 Jun 2026 09:27
Last Modified:	02 Jun 2026 09:27
URI:	https://wrexham.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/18455

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