Table 3 Frequency of learning activities on placements overall. Ranked by weighted mean
From: Learning through clinical extramural studies: an observational study
Learning Activity | Never (1) | Rarely (2) | Every once in a while (3) | Sometimes (4) | Almost always (5) | Total Responses (n) | Mode | Weighted Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Observing a veterinary practitioner completing a clinical task | 0% | 0% | 2% | 8% | 91% | 66 | 5 | 4.89 |
Observing a veterinary practitioner / team managing a clinical case | 0% | 0% | 3% | 17% | 80% | 66 | 5 | 4.77 |
Assisting a veterinary practitioner to complete a clinical task | 0% | 0% | 8% | 49% | 44% | 66 | 4 | 4.36 |
Assisting a veterinary practitioner / team to manage a clinical case | 0% | 0% | 12% | 47% | 41% | 66 | 4 | 4.29 |
Asking a member of staff in the veterinary practice for advice | 0% | 5% | 5% | 48% | 43% | 65 | 4 | 4.29 |
Discussing a clinical case with the veterinary team | 0% | 2% | 14% | 42% | 42% | 66 | 4a | 4.26 |
Performing clinical skills under direct supervision | 0% | 2% | 11% | 62% | 26% | 66 | 4 | 4.12 |
Receiving feedback on my clinical tasks from a member of staff in the veterinary practice | 5% | 8% | 32% | 38% | 18% | 66 | 4 | 3.58 |
Reflecting on my previous tasks | 0% | 15% | 28% | 40% | 17% | 65 | 4 | 3.58 |
Performing clinical skills with supervision at a distance | 0% | 20% | 20% | 55% | 6% | 66 | 4 | 3.47 |
Acquiring new information from the practice learning resources (e.g. literature, books etc.) | 5% | 11% | 30% | 44% | 11% | 66 | 3 | 3.45 |
Using the practice’s training materials or any documentation relating to protocols or standard operating procedures | 14% | 11% | 26% | 36% | 14% | 66 | 3 | 3.26 |
Discussing my learning goals with my supervisor | 11% | 32% | 24% | 27% | 6% | 66 | 2 | 2.86 |