Sarah Batt-Williams
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
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 |
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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/ |
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