Targeted Preparation for Clinical Practice

Abstract

This chapter describes the design and evaluation of a week-long curricular initiative, designed to better prepare physiotherapy students for their transition to clinical practice. Students typically report a lack of preparation and associated anxieties in making the leap from university-based learning to experiential learning in the clinical setting. The transition programme aimed to soften this interface through presenting clear expectations of clinical practice and stakeholder roles, and encouraging students to develop skills in reflection and self-regulation. Despite the transition programme receiving high satisfaction ratings from students, participants reported that their priorities lea..