New graduate occupational therapists feelings of preparedness for practice in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand

Marion Gray; M Clark; M Penman; Julie Smith; J Bell; Y Thomas; J Trevan-Hawke

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1630.2012.01029.x

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New graduate occupational therapists feelings of preparedness for practice in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand

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New graduate occupational therapists feelings of preparedness for practice in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand

Marion Gray, M Clark, M Penman, Julie Smith, J Bell, Y Thomas and J Trevan-Hawke

Australian occupational therapy journal, Vol.59(6), pp.445-455

2012

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1630.2012.01029.x

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competency

new graduate

work preparedness

Aim: The development of competent future allied health professionals through academic programmes, professional support and practical education is continually evolving. The aim of this study was to explore the feelings of newly graduated occupational therapists in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand regarding their education and work preparedness. Methods: Newly graduated occupational therapists from Australia (n = 178) and Aotearoa/New Zealand (n = 53) who had completed their occupational therapy studies in 2007 were recruited. Participants completed an online survey which explored their preparedness for work; based on professional competencies. Results: Most newly graduated occupational therapists felt somewhat prepared for practice. However, only 17.1% of Australian new graduates, and even fewer (8.5%) of Aotearoa/New Zealand new graduates felt very well prepared. Participants felt more prepared for the competencies required for 'managing inwards' (including interpersonal skills) and less prepared for those required for 'managing outwards' (including evidence-based practice). Conclusions: This study provides the first international comparison into the feelings of competence and preparedness for practice of new graduates of occupational therapy from Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand. Given the importance of competencies, such as evidence-based practice to the progress of the profession, there is a need to further explore methods to increase feelings of preparedness in these areas.

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Title: New graduate occupational therapists feelings of preparedness for practice in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand
Authors: Marion Gray (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
M Clark (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
M Penman (Author) - Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand
Julie Smith (Author) - James Cook University
J Bell (Author) - James Cook University
Y Thomas (Author) - James Cook University
J Trevan-Hawke (Author) - James Cook University
Publication details: Australian occupational therapy journal, Vol.59(6), pp.445-455
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
Date published: 2012
DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2012.01029.x
ISSN: 0045-0766
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450046702621
Output Type: Journal article

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