Table 2 Questionnaire data on student attitudes and experience

Not important (1–3)

Somewhat (4–6)

Important (7–10)

Disagree (1–2)

Neutral (3)

Agree (4–5)

Disagree (1–2)

Neutral (3)

Agree (4–5)

Placement important in course choice

13 (22 %)

9 (15 %)

36 (62 %)

Pleasant learning experience

2

3

15

We got along well

1

1

18

Clinical experience before finishing

3 (5 %)

8 (14 %)

47 (81 %)

I felt well prepared

2

6

12

We shared good rapport

1

1

18

Disagree (1–2)

Neutral (3)

Agree (4–5)

Met my objectives

2

5

13

I listened to patients

1

0

19

Placements as reason for course choice

15 (26 %)

7 (12 %)

36 (62 %)

Placement assisted learning

2

6

12

Patient rejected me

16

2

2

Enhanced clinical skills

5

3

12

Shared a good relationship

1

1

18

Supported professional growth

2

3

15

I felt inferior to patient

16

2

2

Adequate instruction

4

4

12

We shared similar expectations

2

13

5

Expected at venue

1

6

13

I was supportive of my patient

0

2

18

Staff willing to assist

2

4

14

Difficult to empathize

14

4

2

Feel confident working there

1

5

14

We were open with each other

0

10

10

Many learning opportunities

3

4

13

Could take patient’s perspective

1

3

16

Experience would benefit others

1

2

17

We shared trusting relationship

1

8

11