Improving Student Support in Nursing Placements
Author Information
Author(s): Graham R. Williamson, Val Ballantyne, Liz Callaghan, Lynne Webster, Daniel Hunter
Primary Institution: University of Plymouth, Devon, UK
Hypothesis
What impact does participation in a new quality assurance pilot have on student support in healthcare placements?
Conclusion
The pilot program improved student support practices and fostered collaboration between placement providers and educational institutions.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants reported improved practices in student support after engaging in the pilot.
- The pilot facilitated better communication between placement providers and educational institutions.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration was enhanced through the pilot program.
- Participants noted that the pilot helped document and evidence student support activities.
Takeaway
This study shows that working together can help make sure students in healthcare get the support they need during their training.
Methodology
The study used a longitudinal design with a questionnaire and follow-up telephone interviews to assess changes in student support practices.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the involvement of authors in data collection.
Limitations
The study was small-scale and conducted in one geographic location, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Participants included staff from nine clinical placement providers and three higher education institutions in the South West Peninsula of England.
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