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Original Research
Abstract
Occupational therapy programs can use a variety of delivery modes for Level I fieldwork. All experiences aim to contribute to the clinical and professional preparation for Level II fieldwork. This study compared the Level II fieldwork outcomes for two cohorts of students, one that participated in simulation-based Level I fieldwork and one that completed community and clinic-based Level I fieldwork. The student outcomes on the American Occupational Therapy Association AOTA Fieldwork Performance Evaluation (FWPE) for the Occupational Therapy Student were used for comparative data. The results indicated no statistically significant difference in the two cohorts’ midterm score ratings. Statistically significant differences with higher performance for the cohort that participated in simulation-based Level I fieldwork were noted in the areas of safety and use of occupation-based interventions. The results of this study support the effective use of high-fidelity simulation in preparing students for success on Level II fieldwork.
Biography
Katelyn Brady, OTD, OTR/L is an Assistant Professor at St Catherine University. She has been at the University in the role of both academic fieldwork coordinator and course management for the graduate occupational therapy program and the occupational therapy assistant program. Her main teaching focus is related to practice with older adults. Her scholarship focus is on experiential learning best practices and student leadership development.
Darla Coss, OTD, OTR/L, CHT is an Associate Professor at St. Catherine University. She teaches occupational therapy students in areas related to health, wellness, and rehabilitation. Her scholarship includes interprofessional practice, simulation, and primary care. In addition to teaching, Dr. Coss serves as a level I fieldwork educator and clinician in a free clinic.
Stephanie de Sam Lazaro, OTD, MA, OTR/L is an Associate Professor at St. Catherine University with roles in occupational therapy and simulation and interprofessional learning departments. She teaches content related to child, adolescent, and family centered practices. Her scholarship focuses on intra and interprofessional educational outcomes, family centered practice, and simulation.
Declaration of Interest
The authors report no declarations of interest.
Recommended Citation
Brady, K., Coss, D., & de Sam Lazaro, S. (2024). A Comparison of Level II Fieldwork Outcomes: Preparation with Simulation vs Community and Clinical Level I Fieldwork Experiences. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 8 (3). Retrieved from https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/vol8/iss3/11
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