Preceptor Perceptions of the Immersive Clinical Experience in Athletic Training Education

Autor/inn/en	Eldred, Cameron M.; Neil, Elizabeth R.; Dougal, Zachary J.; Walker, Stacy E.; Grimes, Anna Marie; Eberman, Lindsey E.
Titel	Preceptor Perceptions of the Immersive Clinical Experience in Athletic Training Education
Quelle	In: Athletic Training Education Journal, 16 (2021) 1, S.42-52 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1947-380X
Schlagwörter	Practicum Supervision; Professional Personnel; Teacher Attitudes; Clinical Experience; Athletics; Training; Professional Development + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Personalbestand; Lehrerverhalten; Leichtathletik; Ausbildung
Abstract	Context: Clinical immersion is a newly required concept within athletic training education, and preceptors play a critical role in facilitating athletic training students' learning during those experiences. Objective: To explore the perceptions of preceptors currently supervising athletic training students who participate in immersive clinical experiences. Design: Qualitative study. Setting: Individual phone interview. Patients or Other Participants: Preceptors from various clinical sites (4 females [40%] and 6 males [60%]) with an average age of 41 ± 18 years. Participants also had an average 7 ± 8 years of experience as a preceptor. Data Collection and Analysis: Interviews occurred via individual phone interviews using a semistructured interview script. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. A 3-person research team analyzed the data and coded it into domains and categories based on a consensus process. Credibility was established with multiple researchers, an external auditor, and member checks. Results: Three domains emerged from the data: (1) exposure; (2) benefits; and (3) insufficient training. Participants stated that as a result of exposure the athletic training students experienced increased responsibility and trust, increased realistic work environment, increased collaborative practice experiences, and skill use and refinement. Preceptors indicated that the added benefits of immersive clinical experiences led to confidence in clinical and professional interactions. Preceptors noted insufficiency in their training, specific to the expectations of an immersive clinical experience. Many preceptors sought out independent learning opportunities to enhance their role as preceptor. There was a misunderstanding as to what the main differences were between traditional and immersive clinical experiences, as well as a lack of communicated or standardized goals and objectives. Conclusions: Participants indicated that the immersive clinical experiences were beneficial for the athletic training students' professional development. The insufficiency of training and misunderstanding of the immersive clinical experience are concerning and could be enhanced with clearly set goals and objectives. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01