Perceptions of OT Students Before and After Practice Placement and Comparison of Models

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

Various models of practice placement are available. This study examined students' perceptions and compared models (role established versus role emerging). One hundred fifty-five OT students completed questionnaires pre- and post-placement. A significant increase was found in personal and professional skills. Significantly higher community scores were found in role emerging. Both models contribute to students' professional development, and role emerging may contribute to developing areas of practice in the community.

Primary Author and Speaker: Anat Golos

Contributing Authors: Esti Tekuzener