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Muscular dystrophy summer camp: a case study of a non-traditional level I fieldwork using a collaborative supervision
Ingrid M Provident1, Maria A Colmer
1Master of Occupational Therapy and Professional Doctorate Programs, Chatham University - Eastside, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA. IProvident@chatham.edu
Objective:
A shortage of traditional medical fieldwork placements has been reported in the United States. Alternative settings are being sought to meet the Accreditation Standards for Level I fieldwork. This study was designed to examine and report the outcomes of an alternative pediatric camp setting, using a group model of supervision to fulfill the requirements for Level I fieldwork.
Participants:
Thirty-seven students from two Pennsylvania OT schools.
Methods:
Two cohorts of students were studied over a two year period using multiple methods of retrospective review and data collection.
Results:
Students supervised in a group model experienced positive outcomes, including opportunities to deliver client centered care, and understanding the role of caregiving for children with disabilities.
Conclusion:
The use of a collaborative model of fieldwork education at a camp setting has resulted in a viable approach for the successful attainment of Level I fieldwork objectives for multiple students under a single supervisor.
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