Which models can be used as a clinical education model in occupational therapy? Introduction of the models: A scoping review study

Abstract

Clinical education is an important part of occupational therapists' curriculum. In the field of rehabilitation education, especially occupational therapy, there has not been a definite educational model. Thus, the present study aimed to identify the models with the potential to be used as clinical education models in occupational therapy clinical education settings. →What this article adds:Occupational therapists who work as educators should be trained to use the clinical education models to minimize the variation of teaching methods and promote the clinical education quality. Clinical education models can improve the quality of clinical education process, and different types of clinical education models (acting, acting/evaluating, evaluating) can be used in occupational therapy fieldwork education.

An innovation on clinical placement for occupational therapy mental health during the COVID-19: A mixed-methods feasibility study

“…A supportive environment with positive educator quality catalyzed better clinical learning for the students ( 40 ). Proper teaching plan based on well-thought instructional design, utilizing learning theories, effective learning strategies, balancing facilitators involvement and student-centered learning is found to be beneficial ( 24 ). Clinical preceptors and instructors were found to have limited skills in clinical teaching, which makes the learning in traditional clinical settings less efficient ( 41 , 42 ).…”

“…Although several model approaches (evaluative models, active models, active-evaluative models) are available in occupational therapy placement ( 24 ), this study selected an active-evaluative model to develop more comprehensive and holistic learning opportunities. Specifically, the SPICES model was implemented, emphasizing student-centric, problem-based, integrated teaching, community-based, electives, and systematic learning ( 25 ).…”

Evaluation of the Educational Environment Based on the Perception of Occupational Therapy (OT) Students at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran (2013 - 2020)

“…Pashmdarfard et al emphasized that the DREEM is a valuable model in evaluating occupational therapy (OT) environments in their scoping review study since this model can provide feedback on the strengths and weak points of the educational environment of institutions. Another distinguished purpose of the DREEM is that it allows for an efficient way to compare medical colleges and empowers them to assess their academic status (18). There is a paucity of research regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the educational environment in the rehabilitation field.…”