Table 1 Student responses to the IPCLEI (n = 19)
Item | Mean/SD |
|---|---|
1. The purpose (learning objectives) of this placement was made clear | 4.32 (0.75) |
2. I need more orientation to this placement | 2.74 (1.01) |
3. Orientation was relevant and well organized | 4.05 (0.71) |
4. The teaching strategies helped my learning | 3.63 (0.76) |
5. My preference is for the teachers to be of the same discipline as the student | 3.79 (0.98) |
6. I valued having more than my own discipline being involved in teaching | 4.00 (0.88) |
7. There was too much supervision in this placement | 2.58 (1.07) |
8. This clinical placement was interesting | 4.05 (0.91) |
9. The workload was too heavy | 2.21 (0.63) |
10. There was too much pressure on me in this placement | 2.26 (0.87) |
11. This clinical placement was well organized | 3.53 (0.07) |
12. I usually had a clear idea of what was expected of me | 3.84 (0.76) |
13. I achieved the discipline specific learning objectives set by my university | 3.84 (0.76) |
14. My other student commitments did not interfere with my involvement in this placement | 3.63 (1.01) |
15. The placement provided me with sufficient learning opportunities | 4.11 (0.81) |
16. I felt as if I belonged to the ward | 3.84 (1.21) |
17. The teachers were friendly and approachable | 4.32 (0.58) |
18. This placement has given me new insights into how a ward is run and managed | 4.26 (0.81) |
19. After this placement I understand more fully my discipline’s role in the IP clinical team | 4.05 (0.71) |
20. After this placement I have a greater understanding of the role and function of other disciplines in health care | 4.26 (0.56) |
21. I felt comfortable in asking for advice or assistance when necessary from my student colleagues | 4.58 (0.61) |
22. I felt uncomfortable taking the lead in a student group | 2.37 (0.89) |
23. I felt uncomfortable sharing responsibility for delivery of health care | 1.89 (0.57) |
24. I felt comfortable putting forward my opinions in a group | 4.11 (0.57) |
25. After this placement I have a better understanding of the patient’s role in healthcare decision-making | 4.05 (0.85) |
26. I felt comfortable communicating with patients and their families to seek their input into care | 4.42 (0.51) |