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Prosthetic and orthotic student experience in an interprofessional placement: A qualitative study
International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, Vol.26(2), pp.191-201
2025
Abstract
Higher education institutions require innovative work integrated learning models to deliver sufficient and appropriate practice opportunities for students. This study describes the experience of an interprofessional placement course by students enrolled in a prosthetic and orthotic degree at a regional university in Australia. Twelve semi-structured interviews were conducted with students, analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Students reported the interprofessional placement as beneficial and effective for building foundational health professional skills, such as practicing professional communication, interacting with real clients, understanding other health professional roles, and becoming more acquainted with healthcare work environments. In addition, students reported challenges regarding the lack of understanding by supervisors of the role of prosthetists and orthotists. Given the workforce shortages in prosthetics and orthotics in regional areas of Australia, the interprofessional placement structure was both valuable in managing challenges regarding limited work placement sites, whilst still achieving student learning goals.
Details
- Title
- Prosthetic and orthotic student experience in an interprofessional placement: A qualitative study
- Authors
- Brian Delaney (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Public HealthKara Lilly - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Public HealthKieran Broome - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Publication details
- International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, Vol.26(2), pp.191-201
- Publisher
- New Zealand Association for Cooperative Education
- Date published
- 2025
- ISSN
- 2538-1032
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Public Health
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991127504902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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