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Fieldwork experience, Part I: Impact on practice preference.

B A Christie, P C Joyce, P L Moeller

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
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    The occupational therapy fieldwork experience significantly shapes a therapist's clinical practice preferences. Understanding influences during preprofessional, academic, and fieldwork stages is key to professional development.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Therapy
    • Professional Development
    • Clinical Practice Specialization

    Background:

    • Professional development for occupational therapists involves multiple stages: preprofessional, academic, and fieldwork.
    • Fieldwork centers nationwide provide crucial practical training for students and supervisors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the significance of occupational therapy fieldwork experiences in professional development.
    • To identify essential elements contributing to a positive and effective fieldwork experience.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey distributed to occupational therapy students and student supervisors across 65 national fieldwork centers.
    • Analysis of responses to appraise the value of fieldwork and identify key experiential components.

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    Main Results:

    • The fieldwork experience stage was found to have the most substantial impact on a therapist's preference for a specific clinical practice area.
    • Key influences during preprofessional, academic, and fieldwork stages were identified as contributing factors to preference formation.

    Conclusions:

    • Fieldwork is a critical determinant in shaping occupational therapists' specialization choices.
    • Understanding the factors influencing preference formation across all developmental stages is vital for optimizing training and career development.