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The team concept in supervised practice: benefits for students and preceptors
1Medical Dietetics Program, Wayne State University, College of Liberal Arts, Detroit 48202.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|January 1, 1989
Summary
The multiple assignment technique, where dietetic students work in teams, improves supervised practice quality and student satisfaction. This approach also reduces preceptor time, benefiting healthcare education.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Dietetics Training
- Clinical Education
Background:
- Healthcare economic pressures limit educational opportunities for dietetic students.
- Increased preceptor responsibilities and reduced practice settings challenge supervised practice quality.
- Dietetic educators need innovative solutions to maintain high-quality student training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt and evaluate the multiple assignment technique for dietetic student supervised practice.
- To assess student achievement and satisfaction using a team-based learning model.
- To determine the impact of the multiple assignment technique on preceptor time and performance quality.
Main Methods:
- A pilot project was conducted in a hospital setting utilizing the multiple assignment technique.
- Three-student teams (doer, resource person, evaluator) collaborated on patient care.
- Nine students, three clinical preceptors, and one faculty member participated in the study.
Main Results:
- Students achieved at high levels and reported high satisfaction with their supervised practice.
- The team approach reduced preceptor time involvement by 50%.
- The quality of student performance was enhanced through the collaborative model.
Conclusions:
- The multiple assignment technique is an effective strategy for dietetic supervised practice.
- This team-based model enhances student learning outcomes and satisfaction.
- The approach offers a viable solution for preceptors facing time constraints and educational demands.