Radiotherapy students’ perceptions of support provided by clinical supervisors

Armstrong-James, L.; Khine, R. N. M.; Thorne, R. J.; Tuckey, M. J. E.; Bennett, C.

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of radiotherapy students on clinical placement, specifically focussing on the provision of well-being support from clinical supervisors.Materials and methods: Twenty-five students from the University of the West of England and City University of London completed an online evaluation survey relating to their experiences of placement, involving Likert scales and open-ended questions.Results: The quantitative results were generally positive; however, the qualitative findings were mixed. Three themes emerged: (1) provision of information and advice; (2) an open, inclusive and supportive working environment; and (3) a lack of communication, understanding, and consistency.Findings: Students' experiences on placement differed greatly and appeared to relate to their specific interactions with different members of staff. It is suggested that additional training around providing well-being support to students may be of benefit to clinical supervisors.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 20, 2019
• Online Publication Date: Jun 20, 2019
• Publication Date: Mar 1, 2020
• Deposit Date: May 27, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: May 27, 2021
• Journal: Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice
• Print ISSN: 1460-3969
• Electronic ISSN: 1467-1131
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (CUP)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 19
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 15-19
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s1460396919000426
• Keywords: Oncology; Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/4825653
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