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Table 1 Summary of main themes resulting from CALD student and clinical placement supervisor focus groups

From: Supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students during clinical placement: strategies from both sides of the table

Theme 1

Theme 2

Theme 3

Placement planning and preparation

Supportive strategies to improve outcomes

Teaching, assessment and feedback on placement

Supportive strategies to improve outcomes

Culture and language for placement

Supportive strategies to improve outcomes

Timely student preparation and orientation

Appropriate student placement preparation

Double-edged sword of regular assessment and feedback

Adapting student caseloads

Using English as a primary communication tool

Language building for communication

 

Pre-placement identification of higher risk CALD students

 

Regular casual supervisor-student conversations

 

Practical communication approaches

   

Supportive placement delivery modes and structures

  

Supervisor training for CALD student supervision

Supervisory training focused on CALD students

Difference in approach to learning and teaching styles within placements

Early expectation setting and modelling of constructive feedback process

Greater Insight required into healthcare system, professional roles and broader social environment

Healthcare system awareness and how interacts with healthcare professions and how patients access it

   

Visual aids and tailoring the learning environment

  
   

Placement delivery modes and structure

  

Seeking more allocation of time for CALD students on placement

   

Social nature of Interpersonal relationships required on placement

Mentoring programs

    

Pressures of self-care in a culturally foreign setting