Student Perceptions of Growth-Facilitating and Growth-Constraining Factors of Practice Placements: A Comparison between Japanese and United Kingdom Occupational Therapy Students
Table 5
Quantitative similarities and differences between two countries.
Similarities
Self-reflection
Both students: (F) “I learned from mistakes,” “I was able to know what sort of person I am” Both students: (C) “Being nervous about failure and evaluation from others”
The role of supervisors
JPN-S: (F) (C) “The feedback by supervisors” UK-S: (F) “Feedback from supervisors and practice educators” UK-S: (C) “The timing and quality of feedback did not meet expectations”
Time management
JPN-S: (C) “Shortage of sleeping and learning time due to daily report and case report” UK-S: (C) “Not enough time to read useful resources”
Differences
Sense of responsibility
JPN-S: (F) “I have been put in charge of a client” UK-S: (F) “Working independently” UK-S: (C) “Not being able to take on enough responsibility”
Clinical knowledge and skills
JPN-S: (F) “I could make good relations with clients” JPN-S: (C) “Lack of confidence from a lack of knowledge” UK-S: (C) “Lacking in mental health experience”
There were qualitative differences in this category. (F): growth facilitating, (C): growth constraining, quotations are from raw data of student opinions.