The "How" and "Why" Behind Clinical Site Visits: A Qualitative Study Exploring Director of Clinical Education Perspectives
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Directors of clinical education (DCEs) find clinical site visits (SVs) crucial for relationship building and gathering essential information. In-person visits are highly impactful, with DCEs strategically scheduling them to support students and clinicians.
Area Of Science
- Medical Education
- Allied Health Professions Education
Background
- Stakeholder perspectives on clinical site visits (SVs) are increasingly studied.
- SV communication is vital for building strong collaborative relationships.
- Barriers like time and cost can impede SVs, with some evidence favoring in-person communication.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore Directors of Clinical Education (DCEs)' perceptions of SV importance.
- To understand DCEs' communication method preferences.
- To analyze DCEs' decision-making processes for SV structure and communication.
Main Methods
- A qualitative study involving fifteen DCEs across the United States.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted.
- Grounded theory and thematic analysis were used to analyze interview transcripts.
Main Results
- Six key themes emerged: communication importance, SVs as multi-purpose fact-finding missions, flexibility needs, the impact of in-person presence, strategic scheduling, and the value of faculty assistance.
- SVs serve to understand clinic expectations, ensure positive student experiences, stay current with trends, and nurture relationships.
- In-person SVs convey a strong message of support to students and clinicians.
Conclusions
- DCEs, like other stakeholders, value SVs for strengthening clinical and academic relationships.
- SVs bridge curricular gaps, support stakeholders, and aid DCEs in their roles.
- DCEs strategically plan SVs, prioritizing student and clinician needs, and advocating for resources to support these visits, especially in-person ones.
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