A Descriptive Study on Level II Fieldwork Supervision in Hospital Settings

@article{Jensen2010ADS,
  title={A Descriptive Study on Level II Fieldwork Supervision in Hospital Settings},
  author={Lou Jensen and Cristy Schaefer Daniel},
  journal={Occupational Therapy In Health Care},
  year={2010},
  volume={24},
  pages={335 - 347}
}
  • Lou Jensen, C. Daniel
  • Published 1 September 2010
  • Psychology, Medicine
  • Occupational Therapy In Health Care
ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to examine the factors influencing fieldwork educators’ ability and willingness to supervise Level II occupational therapy students in hospital-based settings. Qualitative focus groups were used to explore the perceptions of occupational therapists in four urban hospitals in Nebraska. The study presents the issues facing fieldwork supervisors and their suggestions on how to improve the fieldwork process. Both personal and professional factors influenced… 
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