OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUNDENT'S EXPERIENCES DURING ROLE EMERGING PLACEMENTS

Background: Due to societal development role emerging placements are necessary. As it is shown in other countries they provide opportunities and challenges for the development in a changing health-care system (Overton 2009). ... [ view full abstract ]

Background:
Due to societal development role emerging placements are necessary. As it is shown in other countries they provide opportunities and challenges for the development in a changing health-care system (Overton 2009).

Educational Philosophy or theory:
In the United Kingdom and Canada the first evaluations of role emerging placements are ongoing (Gregory 2011, Thomas 2011). However, little is known about student’s experiences regarding their preknowledge to fit the requirements of a role emerging placement in the Netherlands. Having started the first periods of role emerging placements at Zuyd Hogeschool in the Netherlands the first evaluation is going on considering the efficiency of the preparation for and the development of competencies during the placement.

Pedagogy/educational approaches used:
The aim of this study is to show how Dutch students experience preparation on a role emerging placement. A qualitative study with semi-structured interviews using focus groups from different role emerging fields is carried out at the moment.

Evaluation:
A presentation will show the results of the analysis about student’s experiences during their role emerging placement. It will focus on the preparation for a role emerging placement at Zuyd Hogeschool and the development of role emerging skills.

Application to Education and/or practice:
The results of this first study will show whether preparation and support during role emerging placements needs adaptation in teaching and coaching.