Chat will be hosted by @Lauramains0, @rebeccaharkin97 with @preston_jenny on the #OTalk account.
During many of our #OTalk Research discussions we have talked about the challenges incorporating research into practice and how this is often reserved for those within a research role. What if we developed research placements? What might that look like? Would students be interested? How will they meet their learning outcomes if they are focussing on research?
This week we will hear from two final year occupational therapy pre-registration Masters students undertaking a research placement. The placement has been developed around evaluation of a 9 year clinical programme supporting young people living with neurological conditions as they transition from Child Health into Adult Services.
The students are participating in a placement that enables them to develop clinical skills within this area while contributing to their understanding of the role of the occupational therapist within this programme. They have participated within two external events that have examined the policy context of Transitions, further developing their knowledge of the wider strategic importance of this work. Finally they are involved in coding routine clinical data within the ICF Framework (WHO) in an attempt to illustrate the breadth and depth of occupational therapy interventions.
As part of the placement they have gained experience in the design and development of the methodology; developed a data collection tool; piloted the evaluation framework; and developed a questionnaire for the young people who have accessed the service. The aim is to write up this work for publication led by the Practice Educator and with the students cited as co-authors. Not bad for a 10 week placement!
Laura and Rebecca will share some of their thoughts and experiences through discussion of the following questions:
1. What are your experiences of engaging in a research placement?
2. What were the key take aways from the experience?
3. What advice do you have for those thinking about this option?
4. How can we expand the capacity and capability of research placements?
5. Should we have research placements, or should this be an integral part of every practice based learning experience?
References
International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health: ICF. Geneva: World Health Organization, 2001.
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