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  • Allied Health Workforce Development
  • Experiential Learning

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  • The University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health (UONDRH) facilitates rural immersion placements for allied health students.
  • Understanding student perspectives on these placements is crucial for optimizing rural health workforce strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore allied health students' views on UONDRH rural immersion placements.
  • To assess the influence of these placements on learning quality and rural career aspirations.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving 60 final-year allied health students across four rural UONDRH sites in New South Wales, Australia.
  • Semi-structured interviews were conducted post-placement and data analyzed using qualitative content analysis with supporting field notes and student co-analysis.

Main Results:

  • Four themes emerged: students' initial focus on personal needs, the value of local support networks and interprofessional learning, benefits of community engagement for critical reflection and cultural awareness, and consideration of rural career intent.
  • Extended placement durations (12 weeks to a full academic year) facilitated deeper immersion, reflective practice, and a comprehensive understanding of rural healthcare.

Conclusions:

  • Rural immersion placements provide transformative learning, enhancing clinical competence, interprofessional collaboration, and interest in rural careers.
  • Addressing structural barriers and improving rural job prospects are vital to retaining allied health professionals in rural areas.