An Early Fieldwork Experience: Student and Preceptor Perspectives
| Autor: | Susan J Mulholland, Michele Derdall |
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| Rok vydání: | 2007 |
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Occupational therapy
Students Health Occupations 030506 rehabilitation medicine.medical_specialty Curriculum planning Alberta 03 medical and health sciences Occupational Therapy Nursing medicine Humans Duration (project management) Curriculum Medical education Academic year business.industry 05 social sciences 050301 education Mail survey Preceptor Consumer Behavior Coursework Preceptorship 0305 other medical science business 0503 education |
| Zdroj: | Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. 74:161-171 |
| ISSN: | 1911-9828 0008-4174 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/000841740707400304 |
| Popis: | Background. Fieldwork at the University of Alberta traditionally occurred at the end of the academic year after substantial coursework. This model for fieldwork was challenged when the University of Alberta instituted a new curriculum in 2001 which included a four week, full-time Level 1 fieldwork placement early in the first semester. Purpose. The focus of this study was to evaluate an early placement by gathering feedback from the primary stakeholders. Methods. A mail survey comprised of open-ended and closed questions was conducted. Results. Sixty-four student and 82 preceptor surveys were returned. Overall, the feedback from students and preceptors was positive about the value and quality of the placement. However, responses varied regarding the timing and duration of the experience. Both students and preceptors gave suggestions for improvements to these placements. Practice Implications. The results of this study will provide useful information for curriculum planning and for student and preceptor preparation for fieldwork. |
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