"Perceptions, expectations and satisfaction levels of occupational therapy students prior to and after practice placement and comparison of practice placement models".

ABSTRACT:

Background

Practice placements in occupational therapy are fundamental components in developing a student's professional identity. Various models of placements are available to expose and expand students' participation in various community-based services. The purpose of this study was to compare occupational therapy students' perceptions and expectations prior to placements with their perceptions and satisfaction levels upon completion of placements, and to compare clinical placement models (role-established and role-emerging).

Methods

The study included 155 undergraduate occupational therapy students, who completed questionnaires prior to and upon completion of their placements. The questionnaire included items that were divided into categories of placement setting and supe

SUBMITTER: Golos A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6716819 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature