Development of student self-efficacy in innovative fieldwork placements: A qualitative study.

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 REHABILITATION

British Journal of Occupational Therapy Pub Date : 2025-12-26 eCollection Date: 2026-06-01 DOI:10.1177/03080226251403332

Mackenzie Cheng, Felicity Niles-Williams, Andrea Duncan, Anne W Hunt

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Abstract

Introduction: Self-efficacy plays an integral role in the development of occupational therapy students' clinical competency during fieldwork education. However, there is still a lack of knowledge surrounding this topic within the context of non-traditional fieldwork education. This study aims to investigate and make meaning of the experiences of occupational therapy students' and their perceived development of self-efficacy in non-traditional fieldwork placements, known as LEAP placements.

Method: This qualitative phenomenology study, through a descriptive lens, explored sixteen occupational therapy students' experiences using thematic analysis.

Findings: Self-efficacy during LEAP placements was shaped by several factors: a lack of role clarity detracted from development, while the opportunity for self-direction enhanced it. The level of support, preceptor role and availability, perceived value of the learning experience, and placement environment both enhanced and detracted from self-efficacy development.

Conclusion: This study provides an increased understanding of self-efficacy development among occupational therapy students and innovative practices within LEAP placements. Students' perceptions of self-efficacy development is shaped by complex and nuanced factors.

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创新实习中学生自我效能感的发展：一项质性研究。

自我效能感在职业治疗学生临床能力的培养中起着不可或缺的作用。然而，在非传统的实地考察教育背景下，围绕这一主题的知识仍然缺乏。本研究旨在调查职业治疗专业学生在非传统实习实习（LEAP实习）中的经历及其自我效能感的感知发展。方法：本研究以定性现象学为研究对象，透过描述性的视角，运用主题分析的方法，对16名职业治疗学生的经历进行探讨。研究发现：LEAP实习期间的自我效能感由以下几个因素形成：缺乏角色清晰度不利于发展，而自我指导的机会则增强了发展。支持水平、导师角色和可用性、学习经验的感知价值和安置环境对自我效能感的发展既有促进作用，也有抑制作用。结论：本研究增加了对职业治疗学生自我效能发展的理解和LEAP实习的创新实践。学生对自我效能感发展的认知受到复杂而微妙的因素的影响。

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British Journal of Occupational Therapy REHABILITATION-

CiteScore

2.20

自引率

15.40%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： British Journal of Occupational Therapy (BJOT) is the official journal of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Its purpose is to publish articles with international relevance that advance knowledge in research, practice, education, and management in occupational therapy. It is a monthly peer reviewed publication that disseminates evidence on the effectiveness, benefit, and value of occupational therapy so that occupational therapists, service users, and key stakeholders can make informed decisions. BJOT publishes research articles, reviews, practice analyses, opinion pieces, editorials, letters to the editor and book reviews. It also regularly publishes special issues on topics relevant to occupational therapy.