Initiation of student participation in practice: An audio diary study of international clinical placements

Figures & data

Table 1. Participant and placement details (n = 12).

Placement region	Europe (n = 9), North America (n = 2), Asia (n = 1)
Healthcare setting	Private practice (n = 7), hospital (n = 3), rehabilitation (n = 2)
Organization	Database vs. self-organized placement 4:8
Nationality	EU vs. non-EU students 9:3
Gender	F:M ratio 8:4
Age	20–41 years (range); 29 years (average)

Table 2. A priori themes for coding.

Support network
a. Personal factors	b. Instrumental factors	c. Social network	d. Other support
Learning experiences
a. Expectations	b. Learning goals	c. Practice	d. Other experiences
Initiation process (4-phases model)
a. Orientation	b. Adjustment	c. Contribution	d. Belonging

Appendix. Final template

1. Information	1a. Before arrival	1b. In the workplace
2. Expectations	2a. Observation	2b. Invitation to participate
3. Learning experiences	3a. Patient interaction	3b. Responsibility	3c. Disagreement	3d. Team discussion
4. Approach to practice	4a. Healthcare system	4b. Communication and language	4c. Personal factors	4d. Instrumental factors
5. Orientation	5a. Basic conditions and introduction	5b. Getting to know the team	5c. Working culture
6. Adjustment	6a. Participation in practice	6b. Patient-related activities
7. Contribution	7a. Social participation and patient care	7b. Team activities
8. Belonging	8a. Legitimate practice