Telehealth Services Supporting Allied Health Work-Integrated Learning: A Pilot Study
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| Title: | Telehealth Services Supporting Allied Health Work-Integrated Learning: A Pilot Study |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Romany Martin, Yi-Jen Su, Calum Neish, Allison Mandrusiak, Adriana Penman, Freyr Patterson, Jodie Booth, Lucy Hunter, Micheal Donovan, Ruth Dunwoodie, Niru Mahendran, Roma Forbes |
| Source: | International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning. 2024 25(4):649-662. |
| Availability: | New Zealand Association for Cooperative Education. University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand. Tel: +64-7-838-4892; e-mail: editor@ijwil.org; Web site: https://www.ijwil.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Allied Health Occupations Education, Telecommunications, Teleconferencing, Work Experience Programs, Electronic Learning, Clinical Teaching (Health Professions), Medical School Faculty, Practicum Supervision, Feedback (Response) |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| Abstract: | This study aimed to explore the experiences and support needs of allied health students undertaking WIL with established and ongoing telehealth services. Semi-structured qualitative interviews of allied health students (n=10) and clinical educators of allied health students (n=8) were undertaken. Data were subjected to reflexive thematic analysis. Four themes were constructed from the data: 1) Additional benefits through telehealth, 2) Adapting for a unique type of practice, 3) Reflecting on students' clinical learning progression, and 4) Modes of supervision and feedback. The features of telehealth that were perceived to be beneficial included the ability of clinical educators to provide covert supervision and immediate feedback without interrupting the session. Limitations of the research include the small sample size. Recommendations are made to support WIL where telehealth services are used, specifically recommending the use of video resources of previously recorded telehealth to support students learning. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1455487 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study aimed to explore the experiences and support needs of allied health students undertaking WIL with established and ongoing telehealth services. Semi-structured qualitative interviews of allied health students (n=10) and clinical educators of allied health students (n=8) were undertaken. Data were subjected to reflexive thematic analysis. Four themes were constructed from the data: 1) Additional benefits through telehealth, 2) Adapting for a unique type of practice, 3) Reflecting on students' clinical learning progression, and 4) Modes of supervision and feedback. The features of telehealth that were perceived to be beneficial included the ability of clinical educators to provide covert supervision and immediate feedback without interrupting the session. Limitations of the research include the small sample size. Recommendations are made to support WIL where telehealth services are used, specifically recommending the use of video resources of previously recorded telehealth to support students learning. |
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