Table 2 The three main reasons participants believed the practice agreed to host a Deakin student on extended clinical placement. Note that participants could select up to three responses
From: Supervisor experiences of extended clinical placements in optometry: a mixed methods study
Reasons for hosting a student | Metro (n) | Rural (n) | Total (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
Had an existing connection to the student | 6 | 3 | 9 |
To recruit graduates | 13 | 12 | 25 |
To provide students with a positive learning experience | 22 | 14 | 36 |
To gain extra help around the practice | 1 | 3 | 3 |
To gain extra help with patients | 3 | 2 | 5 |
To increase revenue | 1 | 0 | 1 |
To give back to the profession | 15 | 9 | 24 |
To be affiliated with the university | 5 | 2 | 7 |
To develop or enhance teaching skills | 5 | 4 | 9 |
To gain knowledge on the latest developments | 2 | 2 | 4 |
To provide variety in clinical work | 5 | 4 | 9 |