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Evaluation of a 2 to 1 peer placement supervision model by physiotherapy students and their educators
Lucy M Alpine1, Francieli Tanji Caldas1,2, Emer M Barrett1
1a Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin , University of Dublin , Dublin 8 , Ireland.
Objectives:
The objective of the study was to investigate student and practice educator evaluations of practice placements using a structured 2 to 1 supervision and implementation model.
Design:
Cross-sectional pilot study set in clinical sites providing placements for physiotherapy students in Ireland.
Participants:
Students and practice educators completing a 2.1 peer placement between 2013 and 2015 participated.
Outcome Measure:
A self-reported questionnaire which measured indicators linked to quality assured placements was used. Three open-ended questions captured comments on the benefits and challenges associated with the 2 to 1 model.
Results:
Ten students (10/20; 50% response rate) and 10 practice educators (10/10; 100% response rate) responded to the questionnaire. Student responses included four pairs of students and one student from a further two pairs. There was generally positive agreement with the questionnaire indicating that placements using the 2 to 1 model were positively evaluated by participants. There were no significant differences between students and practice educators. The main benefits of the 2 to 1 model were shared learning experiences, a peer supported environment, and the development of peer evaluation and feedback skills by students. A key component of the model was the peer scripting process which provided time for reflection, self-evaluation, and peer review.
Conclusions:
2 to 1 placements were positively evaluated by students and educators when supported by a structured supervision model. Clear guidance to students on the provision of peer feedback and support for educators providing feedback to two different students is recommended.
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