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2. An Investigation Into The Experiences Of Clinical Supervisors And Their Perceptions Of Their Role In Addition To The Factors That Affect Them - Part Two

Batt-Williams, Sarah; Yon, Evie

Authors

Sarah Batt-Williams

Evie Yon



Abstract

Abstract

Objectives

Despite the imperative support and assessment that clinical supervisors provide to veterinary nursing students in clinical practice, little is known about how clinical supervisors feel about their role. The aim of this study is to investigate the experiences of clinical supervisors and their perceptions of their role, in addition to the factors that affect them. Two key variables were analysed: confidence and role satisfaction. The latter being explored in this communication.



Methods

A survey containing 29 multiple choice, numerical, Likert response format or open questions regarding the perceptions and experiences of clinical supervisors was distributed via Facebook, through the BVNA and by direct email to Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Training Practices. The Study gained ethical approval from the SSREB committee at the Royal Veterinary College URN SR2020-022.



Results

Overall, this study found that most respondents enjoyed being a clinical supervisor and found that it enhanced their enjoyment of their professional role. The greatest challenges of the role were time with the student, issues surrounding competing time pressures and staying current with the students' academic requirements. However, time allocated to conduct clinical supervisor tasks was not associated within higher satisfaction scores, nor was enjoyment of the role associated with the number of students supported in a year or at a time. There was however, statistically significant differences between clinical coaches’ enjoyment in the role and how supported they were by the college or university (p=0.002), the practice (p

Citation

Batt-Williams, S., & Yon, E. (2022). 2. An Investigation Into The Experiences Of Clinical Supervisors And Their Perceptions Of Their Role In Addition To The Factors That Affect Them - Part Two. In Practice,

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jun 1, 2022
Publication Date Aug 1, 2022
Deposit Date Apr 30, 2021
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Print ISSN 0263-841X
Publisher BMJ Publishing Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Publisher URL https://bvna.org.uk/blog/vnj-march-2022-part-2-investigation-into-the-experiences-of-clinical-supervisors-and-their-perceptions-of-their-role-in-addition-to-the-factors-that-affect-them/