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Comparison of three clinical facilitation models for midwifery students undertaking clinical placement in south Australia
McKellar, Lois Fleet, Julie Vernon, Rachael Graham, Kristen Cooper, Megan
McKellar, Lois
Fleet, Julie
Vernon, Rachael
Graham, Kristen
Cooper, Megan
Abstract
Clinical placement is a core feature of Australian midwifery education programs, with clinical supervision acknowledged as a key component for student success. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical facilitation models in South Australia, specifically the quality of clinical supervision to facilitate learning, and key stakeholder satisfaction. A mixed method evaluation research design was used to compare three models of clinical facilitation for midwifery students undertaking clinical placement across five venues.
Midwifery students (n = 174), across two universities completed an anonymous e-survey utilising the validated Clinical Placement Experience Questionnaire. Midwives (n = 149) across five venues completed an anonymous purpose-designed questionnaire on their experience providing clinical supervision to midwifery students and Clinical Facilitators (n = 8) representing three facilitation models completed a self-report e-diary for two weeks and engaged in a focus group.
Few differences were identified between the quality of student support and learning opportunities. Students in all models were well orientated and prepared for the clinical environment. Clinical Facilitators were supportive, educative and valuable for the students to achieve their learning objectives. One significant difference was that facilitators employed in the ‘Shared’ model were more able to provide support to midwives supervising students and maintain good liaison with the universities.
Keywords
midwifery students, clinical placement, facilitation models, clinical supervision
Date
2018
Type
Journal article
Journal
Nurse Education in Practice
Book
Volume
32
Issue
Page Range
64-71
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Open Access Status
License
All rights reserved
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Controlled
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