When Fieldwork Takes a Detour

@article{Lew2007WhenFT,
  title={When Fieldwork Takes a Detour},
  author={Nancy De Lew and Elizabeth Cara and Pamela K. Richardson},
  journal={Occupational Therapy In Health Care},
  year={2007},
  volume={21},
  pages={105 - 122}
}
This study explored the experience of occupational therapists who encountered counterproductive events during their fieldwork training. Interviews were conducted to gather information regarding the participant's perception of factors that contributed to a negative fieldwork experience. The results were divided into major categories: (1) the role of the supervisor, (2) poor supervisory characteristics, (3) the fieldwork infrastructure, (4) misconceptions in the fieldwork experience, (5) student… 
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