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Nathan Aulsebrook1, Dileep Sharma2,3,4, Denise Higgins2
1Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Dentistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Background:
Work-integrated placements form a vital component of health programs across the world. This scoping review aimed to identify barriers and enablers to support the development of work-ready graduates on the placements within the dental programs.
Methods:
This scoping review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-Scr) framework. Databases (Medline, CINAHL, Embase and Web of Science) were searched, and the studies from Australia, New Zealand and Fiji were screened for eligibility based on the inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Results:
Initial search yielded 115 studies out of which five studies were eligible for inclusion in this scoping review. The included studies highlighted enablers, such as improved confidence, competence and working independently, as well as the development of social capital through positive relationships with the clinical educators. Barriers identified ranged from harassment, infrastructure and accommodation issues, and the impact of being away from family or city life.
Conclusions:
This scoping review provides insights into the factors affecting student experiences on work-integrated placements in dental programs. The findings suggest the need for supportive supervision, training to address harassment and resources to support students who may face challenges during placements. Further research is needed to explore these themes and evaluate interventions to improve student experiences on clinical placements.
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