EXPLORING UNDERGRADUATE REHABILITATION STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVES AND STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN FIELD EXPERIENCES
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https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v2i2.19Keywords:
Undergraduate rehabilitation students, Field experience placements, Challenges, Strategies, Communication, Mentorship, Time managementAbstract
Background: Field experiences are essential components of undergraduate rehabilitation education and training, offering students opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings. However, success in these experiences can be hindered by various challenges and barriers.
Objective: The objective of this study was to explore undergraduate rehabilitation students' perspectives and advice on strategies for successful field experiences.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 270 undergraduate rehabilitation students at five major universities/Colleges of Lahore. The survey consisted of closed-ended questions related to demographic information, completed field experience placements, confidence in navigating challenges, and perspectives on successful strategies for field experience placements.
Results: The majority of participants were female (53.7%) and in their third or fourth year of study (60.0%). Most participants (87.0%) had completed a field experience placement and were confident in navigating challenges during these placements. Communication with other professionals was identified as the most significant challenge by participants, and attending orientation sessions, seeking mentorship, and using time management techniques were identified as effective strategies for success.
Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of field experience placements in undergraduate rehabilitation education and training. The challenges and strategies identified by participants can inform the development of educational programs and resources that can better prepare students for successful field experiences. These findings can ultimately contribute to the improvement of undergraduate rehabilitation education and training.
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