Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
مجله انگلیسی زبان توانبخشی
Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
Medical Sciences
http://irj.uswr.ac.ir
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17353602
17353610
10.29252/nrip.irj
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jalali
1397
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gregorian
2019
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Exploring the Challenges in Orthotics and Prosthetics Clinical Learning Environments: A Qualitative Study
مدیریت توانبخشی
Rehabilitation Management
پژوهشي
Original Research Articles
<div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Objectives:</strong> The present study explored challenges in orthotics and prosthetics clinical learning environments in Iran. <br>
<strong>Methods:</strong> A qualitative content analysis method was used to obtain data on orthotics and prosthetics clinical educator’s experiences. Qualitative data were obtained using semi-structured in-depth interviews involving 7 clinical educators; all selected by the maximum variation purposeful sampling method. Interviews continued until data saturation.<br>
<strong>Results:</strong> During the interview sessions, notes and ideas were classified and assorted. The study themes were relationships, personal characteristics, facilities, and policies. Analysis of the qualitative data provided insights into the barriers to the desired delivery of clinical education services.<br>
<strong>Discussion:</strong> The present research contributes to clinical educators’ experiences in respect of the clinical learning process. Clinical learning concerning orthotics and prosthetics education remains crucial. The findings emphasize the importance of listening to educators, and consider how relationships and contexts impact clinical learning. Understanding the challenges in clinical education environments has increased the quality of clinical education in orthotics and prosthetics field.</div>
Challenges, Clinical learning environment, Clinical educator, Orthotics, Prosthetics, Qualitative study
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http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-720-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1
Saeed
Shahabi
saeedshahabi1@gmail.com
1800319475328460018736
1800319475328460018736
No
Department of Rehabilitation Management, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad
Kamali
kamali.mo@iums.ac.ir
1800319475328460018737
1800319475328460018737
Yes
Department of Rehabilitation Management, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Hossein
Mobaraki
mobaraki.h@iums.ac.ir
1800319475328460018738
1800319475328460018738
No
Department of Rehabilitation Management, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Narges
Shafaroodi
Narges7@yahoo.com
1800319475328460018739
1800319475328460018739
No
Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Hassan
Saeedi
Hassan_saeedi2@yahoo.co.uk
1800319475328460018740
1800319475328460018740
No
Rehabilitation Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.