Factors Influencing Occupational Therapists' Decision to Supervise Fieldwork Students.
Joscelyn Varland, Elizabeth Cardell, Jeanette Koski and 1 others
PMID 28632425WHAT IT FOUND
Occupational therapists were more willing to supervise fieldwork students when they felt prepared, had onsite mentorship, and had supervisor support.
The study did not show that continuing education units were a strong factor in the model.
Key findings
01Occupational therapists who felt adequately prepared to supervise were more likely to always accept a Level II fieldwork student.
02Onsite mentorship and supervisor support were also associated with a greater likelihood of always accepting a student.
03Continuing education units were not a significant factor in the model.
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How it was doneWhat they foundWhat it means for OTs
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What it does not show
Participants came mainly from two state licensing boards and two university alumni lists, so it may not reflect all US therapists. Because the survey was forwarded, a true response rate could not be determined. The study did not separate therapists who never accepted students from those who sometimes accepted them. Answers were self-reported, so they may show opinions or social desirability. It was unclear how recent participants' experiences were or whether factors would influence future decisions.
Declared interests
The authors reported no conflicts of interest.
The easy way to misread this
Do not assume that continuing education units will increase willingness to supervise. The model did not show that they were a significant factor.