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Title: Navigating the Clinical Environment: A Qualitative Exploration of Clinical Technology Students' Coping Strategies during Work-Integrated Learning
Language: English
Authors: Dorcas Rosaley Prakaschandra, Rhoda Meyer
Source: International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning. 2025 26(2):219-233.
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: 15
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Work Experience Programs, Experiential Learning, Clinical Experience, Health Sciences, College Students, Student Attitudes, Coping, Well Being, Educational Environment, Education Work Relationship, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: South Africa
Abstract: The work-integrated learning (WIL) environment can precipitate additional mental and psychological stress, with possible deleterious effects for health science students and patients. The dearth of information for clinical technology students who are also affected by the demands of academic learning tasks and the clinical environment, warrants an exploration of the challenges and possible coping strategies of these students during WIL. A qualitative approach was employed using purposive sampling. Thirteen students were recruited from different clinical sites. Data was generated using in-depth, semi-structured interviews, underpinned by the literature. Findings highlighted the complexity of the WIL environment on the wellbeing of students, the support mechanisms available, and personal strategies employed by students to cope. This study underscores the need for change to the culture across WIL environments to focus on student wellbeing. Congruence between organizational support, curriculum structure, and the nurturing of graduate attributes like adaptability and resilience is necessary.
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  Data: The work-integrated learning (WIL) environment can precipitate additional mental and psychological stress, with possible deleterious effects for health science students and patients. The dearth of information for clinical technology students who are also affected by the demands of academic learning tasks and the clinical environment, warrants an exploration of the challenges and possible coping strategies of these students during WIL. A qualitative approach was employed using purposive sampling. Thirteen students were recruited from different clinical sites. Data was generated using in-depth, semi-structured interviews, underpinned by the literature. Findings highlighted the complexity of the WIL environment on the wellbeing of students, the support mechanisms available, and personal strategies employed by students to cope. This study underscores the need for change to the culture across WIL environments to focus on student wellbeing. Congruence between organizational support, curriculum structure, and the nurturing of graduate attributes like adaptability and resilience is necessary.
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