Clarifying the role of clinical supervisors according to physiotherapists at a higher education institution

Taryn-Lee Voges, J. Frantz
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Background The roles of doctors and nurses in clinical supervision and clinical education are well defined. The role of the physiotherapist in clinical education has not been clearly defined. Objectives The aim of this study was to define and clarify the views and experiences of physiotherapy clinical supervisors regarding clinical education and their role in contributing to student learning. Methods This qualitative exploratory study targeted 17 physiotherapy clinical supervisors, employed in a physiotherapy department, at a local university in the Western Cape. Twelve of the 17 participants agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected by means of in-depth audio-taped interviews, at a time convenient for the participants. Each transcript was read individually by the first author and notes made in the margins to highlight interesting concepts that emerged. The different types of concepts were listed and categorised, while common categories were grouped into themes. Results Based on the results, the clinicians’ role is viewed as a valuable asset in clinical education, embodying the role of an educator, mentor, role model and communicator. Clinical supervisors discussed their roles in terms of understanding the importance of clinical supervision, providing guidance within a clinical setting, role modelling and professionalism. Although clinical supervisors play a significant role, they experienced a few challenges including role clarification and students’ lack of knowledge. Conclusion This study highlights that clinical supervisors and clinicians fulfil significant roles in assisting students to integrate theoretical and clinical knowledge. Clinical implications Understanding the expectations of clinical supervisors in supporting clinical education is important for higher education institutions and the clinical sector.
根据高等教育机构的物理治疗师,厘清临床督导的角色
背景医生和护士在临床监督和临床教育中的角色是明确的。物理治疗师在临床教育中的作用尚未得到明确界定。目的本研究的目的是定义和澄清物理治疗临床督导对临床教育的看法和经验,以及他们在促进学生学习中的作用。方法本定性探索性研究以西开普省当地一所大学物理治疗部门的17名物理治疗临床监督员为研究对象。17名参与者中有12人同意参加这项研究。在参与者方便的时间,通过深入的录音采访收集数据。每一份抄本都由第一作者单独阅读,并在页边空白处做笔记,以突出出现的有趣概念。不同类型的概念被列出并分类,而共同的类别被分组到主题中。结果临床医生的角色被视为临床教育的宝贵资产,体现了教育者、导师、榜样和沟通者的角色。临床督导从理解临床督导的重要性、在临床环境中提供指导、角色示范和专业精神等方面讨论了他们的角色。尽管临床督导发挥着重要的作用,但他们经历了一些挑战,包括角色明确和学生缺乏知识。结论本研究强调临床督导和临床医生在协助学生整合理论和临床知识方面发挥着重要作用。临床意义了解临床督导对支持临床教育的期望对高等教育机构和临床部门很重要。
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