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Call for Submissions: Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Student Essay Contest

Contents
Essay Prompt
Prize Description
Eligibility and Required Materials
Timeline
Judges
Instructions to Submit
About the Authors

Call for Submissions: Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Student Essay Contest

In collaboration with the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy

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The Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation (JHR) advocates for the importance of the humanities, ethics, and professionalism in physical therapy education practice because excellent clinical practice requires the ability to make meaningful connections with patients and to make decisions in unclear or vulnerable circumstances.  To that aim, the JHR provides a forum for discussion of the art of physical therapy and the lived experience of patients, thereby creating a platform for sharing resources that focus on how to teach humanities, ethics, and professionalism in physical therapy education.

The American Counsel of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) joins the JHR to sponsor a judged writing competition designed to encourage deep thinking by students about the role and value of humanities, ethics and professionalism in academic training and professional life. The annual JHR/ACAPT Physical Therapy Student Essay Contest offers a creative opportunity to ignite critical reflection in students across the nation about ways in which approaching patient care in a holistic manner improves rehabilitation outcomes.

Essay Prompt

Advances in AI technology are poised to transform the landscape of rehabilitation, raising intriguing questions about its impact on humanism in the field.

How do you envision the integration of AI technology in rehabilitation impacting the essence of humanism in patient care? Discuss potential benefits and challenges in maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach while utilizing AI-driven techniques. Reflect on the role of empathy, personal connection, and tailored treatment plans in humanizing the rehabilitation process amidst increasing reliance on technological solutions. Draw insights from contemporary viewpoints on writing effective PT application essays, emphasizing the importance of weaving personal experiences and stories into your response to convey your understanding of AI’s potential impact on the humanistic dimension of rehabilitation.

 

Note:  This essay prompt was generated by ChatGPT when given the prompt: “Write a physical therapy student essay prompt on the following topic – how will AI technology impact humanism in rehabilitation?”   OpenAI. (2023) ChatGPT Aug 18 version. [Large language model] https://chat.openai.com/chat

 

We have chosen the topic of artificial intelligence and machine learning for our 2023-2024 JHR-CHEP essay contest prompt in recognition of the tremendous opportunities this technology offers in our world, as well as the profound societal implications. It is precisely in this space of creative tension that the skills we gain from the humanities provide critical insights to help us interrogate, embrace, and ultimately shape what this revolutionary technology is asking of us as humans. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on this unprecedented moment in the history of rehabilitation science.

 

In addition to the essay, please provide a brief (less than 50 words) statement acknowledging if AI was used to assist in the writing of the essay. If AI-generated content was used, cite the model or tool used and the manufacturer’s name, including prompts. If AI was not used, provide a rationale (which can be as simple as “I do not know how to use AI”). Both types of approaches to essay development will be accepted. All essays must provide this acknowledgment to be considered for review.

Prize Description

The winner of the Physical Therapy Student Essay Contest will receive a $250 award from the ACAPT.  Additionally, the contest winner and two finalists will have their personal narratives published in a future issue of the JHR.

Eligibility and Required Materials

All students currently enrolled in a Doctor of Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant program are eligible to apply. Submissions must include an original, unpublished personal narrative as well as a short (3-4 sentence) personal bio that includes the student’s current academic institution.

Timeline

Submissions will be accepted until January 8th, 2024. Any
submissions sent in after this date will be considered late. Late
submissions will not be reviewed. The winner and two finalists will be announced early in the Spring of 2024.

Judges

Submissions are reviewed by a selection panel comprised of our guest judge(s) and the JHR Editorial Board. Submissions are judged upon their engagement with the prompt, narrative structure, and attention to language.

Instructions to Submit

  1. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
  2. All submissions should be sent as a single email attachment to CHEP [dot] JHR [dot] essay [at] gmail [dot] com by 11:59 PM (EST) on January 8th, 2024.
  3. Submissions should follow these formatting guidelines: twelve-point font, double-spaced text. Narratives in both PDF or Word files (.doc and .docx) will be accepted.
  4. 800 word limit
  5. As the winning personal narrative, as well as two finalists, will be published in a future issue of JHR, we ask that all personal information such as individuals’ names other than the author’s and specific locations be de-identified.


This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

About the Authors

Call for Submissions: Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Student Essay Contest

Contents
Essay Prompt
Prize Description
Eligibility and Required Materials
Timeline
Judges
Instructions to Submit
About the Authors

Call for Submissions: Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Student Essay Contest

In collaboration with the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy

Download the article (pdf)

The Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation (JHR) advocates for the importance of the humanities, ethics, and professionalism in physical therapy education practice because excellent clinical practice requires the ability to make meaningful connections with patients and to make decisions in unclear or vulnerable circumstances.  To that aim, the JHR provides a forum for discussion of the art of physical therapy and the lived experience of patients, thereby creating a platform for sharing resources that focus on how to teach humanities, ethics, and professionalism in physical therapy education.

The American Counsel of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) joins the JHR to sponsor a judged writing competition designed to encourage deep thinking by students about the role and value of humanities, ethics and professionalism in academic training and professional life. The annual JHR/ACAPT Physical Therapy Student Essay Contest offers a creative opportunity to ignite critical reflection in students across the nation about ways in which approaching patient care in a holistic manner improves rehabilitation outcomes.

Essay Prompt

Advances in AI technology are poised to transform the landscape of rehabilitation, raising intriguing questions about its impact on humanism in the field.

How do you envision the integration of AI technology in rehabilitation impacting the essence of humanism in patient care? Discuss potential benefits and challenges in maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach while utilizing AI-driven techniques. Reflect on the role of empathy, personal connection, and tailored treatment plans in humanizing the rehabilitation process amidst increasing reliance on technological solutions. Draw insights from contemporary viewpoints on writing effective PT application essays, emphasizing the importance of weaving personal experiences and stories into your response to convey your understanding of AI’s potential impact on the humanistic dimension of rehabilitation.

 

Note:  This essay prompt was generated by ChatGPT when given the prompt: “Write a physical therapy student essay prompt on the following topic – how will AI technology impact humanism in rehabilitation?”   OpenAI. (2023) ChatGPT Aug 18 version. [Large language model] https://chat.openai.com/chat

 

We have chosen the topic of artificial intelligence and machine learning for our 2023-2024 JHR-CHEP essay contest prompt in recognition of the tremendous opportunities this technology offers in our world, as well as the profound societal implications. It is precisely in this space of creative tension that the skills we gain from the humanities provide critical insights to help us interrogate, embrace, and ultimately shape what this revolutionary technology is asking of us as humans. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on this unprecedented moment in the history of rehabilitation science.

 

In addition to the essay, please provide a brief (less than 50 words) statement acknowledging if AI was used to assist in the writing of the essay. If AI-generated content was used, cite the model or tool used and the manufacturer’s name, including prompts. If AI was not used, provide a rationale (which can be as simple as “I do not know how to use AI”). Both types of approaches to essay development will be accepted. All essays must provide this acknowledgment to be considered for review.

Prize Description

The winner of the Physical Therapy Student Essay Contest will receive a $250 award from the ACAPT.  Additionally, the contest winner and two finalists will have their personal narratives published in a future issue of the JHR.

Eligibility and Required Materials

All students currently enrolled in a Doctor of Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant program are eligible to apply. Submissions must include an original, unpublished personal narrative as well as a short (3-4 sentence) personal bio that includes the student’s current academic institution.

Timeline

Submissions will be accepted until January 8th, 2024. Any
submissions sent in after this date will be considered late. Late
submissions will not be reviewed. The winner and two finalists will be announced early in the Spring of 2024.

Judges

Submissions are reviewed by a selection panel comprised of our guest judge(s) and the JHR Editorial Board. Submissions are judged upon their engagement with the prompt, narrative structure, and attention to language.

Instructions to Submit

  1. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
  2. All submissions should be sent as a single email attachment to CHEP [dot] JHR [dot] essay [at] gmail [dot] com by 11:59 PM (EST) on January 8th, 2024.
  3. Submissions should follow these formatting guidelines: twelve-point font, double-spaced text. Narratives in both PDF or Word files (.doc and .docx) will be accepted.
  4. 800 word limit
  5. As the winning personal narrative, as well as two finalists, will be published in a future issue of JHR, we ask that all personal information such as individuals’ names other than the author’s and specific locations be de-identified.


This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

About the Authors

ACAPT

The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) is a not-for-profit association whose core purpose is to lead physical therapy in the pursuit of academic excellence.

 

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Call for Submissions: Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Student Essay Contest

Contents
Memories
Painted by the Mind
Keys to Healing
About the Authors

Unlocking Inner Joy

By Mercedes Aguirre, SPT

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Congratulations to Rutgers School of Health Professions Doctor of Physical Therapy Program graduate student, Mercedes Aguirre, finalist in the inaugural physical therapy essay contest, co-sponsored by the ACAPT Consortium for the Humanities, Ethics, and Professionalism (CHEP) and JHR! This writing competition is designed to encourage deep thinking by students about the role and value of humanities, ethics, and professionalism in academic training and professional life. The first in an annual series, the CHEP-JHR essay contest offers a creative opportunity to ignite critical reflection in PT students across the nation to support holistic approaches to patient care. This year’s prompt centered around the importance of getting to know our patients as individuals and creating a meaningful connection as a critical component of excellence in clinical practice. Students were asked to “write about a time when learning a non-medical piece of information led to an improved healthcare outcome and/or patient experience.”

It was a clear summer morning, just after her breakfast, when Mrs. S was wheeled into the skilled nursing facility’s rehabilitation room by one of the nurses. Her fingers were decorated with rings; her blue knitted sweater was complimented by the butterfly necklace she had won at bingo.

Before I embarked on my journey as a physical therapy student, I used to volunteer at a skilled nursing facility. My role was mainly to observe and learn as much as possible from the physical therapists, but occasionally I was asked to give the patients some company. I introduced myself to Mrs. S and asked if I could sit next to her to talk for a few minutes. “I see that you have a big smile on your face, you must be having a great day!” I said as she motioned me to sit on the stool next to her.

“I really do enjoy being here,” she began to explain, “Gymnastics is my favorite sport!”

I giggled at her response, “I love gymnastics too! Did you watch the Summer Olympics?”

“Yes! I enjoyed every minute of it. It reminded me of how I used to play with my sisters,” her eyes beamed as they looked up at the ceiling and then toward me.

Memories

Mrs. S began to tell me about her childhood experiences in New York, where she lived in a cozy apartment with her sisters and both of her parents. In order to protect herself from the unforgiving winds of the city, she would put on a long and warm dress, delicately made by her mother, which had been worn by all of her older sisters. After clothing them in love, her mother would give Mrs. S and each of her sisters a slice of toast for breakfast and send them off to school. “My parents didn’t have a lot to give us,” she recalled, “but I never noticed because we had each other and that was enough for me.”

Mrs. S leaned in to reveal a secret: sometimes, when her older sister left for work early, she would raid her sister’s closet. “She was able to buy herself some lovely dresses with the little money she had. I was always so envious,” she smiled at the memory. Even if the dress was too long in the sleeves, Mrs. S would roll them up and tip-toe her way out of the house with a big sweater on in case her mother caught a look before she left. On their walk to school, Mrs. S and her sisters would giggle as they passed their lunches and books to each other to take turns practicing their cartwheels and handstands. Through Mrs. S’s words, I could see them walking along the edge of every curve, balancing their lunches with their arms raised out in the open

Painted by the Mind

Today, our everyday life can be captured by the touch of a screen. However, many of our pictures get buried within the depths of our social media accounts, and nothing can beat a beautiful memory painted by the mind. Mrs. S had a beautiful glow to her when she described in such detail her childhood filled with freedom and laughter. At first glance, I would have never guessed that Mrs. S used to practice gymnastics, but I started to view her in a different light after listening to her story. Even though Mrs. S and I were separated by a full generation, I felt as though we weren’t as different as I had initially thought. For starters, we both had loving parents and we both had to walk to school on winter mornings. From this single story, I was able to relate to her in ways I didn’t expect; there are probably hundreds of other stories that could have removed the years between us as well.

“You know, Dr. D,” she said as she turned to the physical therapist who was ready to walk her, “I really do miss being able to walk like I used to.”

“I heard that you used to be a gymnast. Let’s work on that balance now, shall we?” the physical therapist said while holding on to Mrs. S as they began to walk.

“Alright, I have a big tournament tomorrow and I need to be in tip-top shape!” she laughed as she slowly made her way through the long hallway of the skilled nursing facility.

Keys to Healing

As I rolled the wheelchair closely behind Mrs. S and Dr. D, I realized that even though she was using a walker and could no longer do handstands, her youthful spirit was still there. Dr. D, who exhibited creativity and thoughtfulness, was able to unlock that inner spirit by relating Mrs. S’s precious memories of gymnastics to her interventions. As soon as the physical therapist did that, Mrs. S’s treatment benefited greatly, because she was able to look fondly at her past and bring that happiness to her present.

From that single experience of meeting Mrs. S, I learned that, with just a few minutes of conversation and a dash of imagination, a patient’s rehabilitation experience can be well-improved and personalized.


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