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Strategies for precepting the unsafe student
Florence Luhanga1, Olive Yonge, Florence Myrick
1Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
Summary
Preceptors use specific strategies to teach unsafe students, prioritizing patient safety. These findings inform training for educators and support faculty in evaluating student performance.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Patient Safety
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Precepting unsafe students presents significant challenges for both educators and learners.
- Ensuring patient safety is paramount in clinical education settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the strategies preceptors use when teaching students who demonstrate unsafe practices.
- To identify key considerations for supporting preceptors and students in challenging educational situations.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory study.
- Qualitative analysis of preceptor experiences and strategies.
Main Results:
- Preceptors engage in careful, deliberate thought processes to develop and implement teaching strategies for unsafe students.
- Identified strategies focus on risk mitigation and skill development.
- The goal is to improve student competence and ensure patient safety.
Conclusions:
- Findings offer practical strategies for preceptors working with underperforming students.
- Highlights the need for enhanced preceptor preparation in evaluation and support.
- Emphasizes the importance of clear evaluation guidelines in clinical education.
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