Predictors of Academic and Fieldwork Performance in Occupational Therapy Students: A Systematic Review
Introduction. Occupational therapy (OT) educational programs are aimed at enrolling a diverse student population that is likely to succeed in the academic and fieldwork components of the program. Comprehending the array of factors that influence students’ learning and academic and fieldwork success...
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| author | Yun Wang Lai-Ha Chung Chao-Yi Cheng Wei-Jiun Wang Li-Chin Chang Yu-Ming Huang Sheng-Yuan Tso Yu-Lin Chen Ching-Yi Wu |
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| description | Introduction. Occupational therapy (OT) educational programs are aimed at enrolling a diverse student population that is likely to succeed in the academic and fieldwork components of the program. Comprehending the array of factors that influence students’ learning and academic and fieldwork success is important for university educators. This study investigated the existing literature on predictors of academic and fieldwork performance in OT students. Methods. The search process used in this review included screening, eligibility, and study quality. We searched the PubMed and Cochrane Library databases for literature published in the past 10 years (1 January 2012 to 30 March 2022). As a comprehensive search, the following keywords were used for abstract, title, and keywords sections: occupational therapy student, predictors, fieldwork, academic, academic success, academic performance, fieldwork success, and fieldwork performance. The Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument was used to assess the quality of studies. Results. The systematic review retrieved 14 articles that met inclusion criteria. Most were cross-sectional studies, followed by cohort, retrospective analysis of secondary data, and exploratory studies. Four articles focused on academic success, eight focused on fieldwork success, and two explored both aspects. Promising predictors of academic performance included the admission grade point average and the student’s approach to studying. Predictors of fieldwork performance included a graduate record examination score, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal relationships. Conclusion. This systematic review explores predictors of academic and fieldwork success in OT students, which provide opportunities to identify early the learning difficulties of students and assist educators to target modifiable predictors so they can provide high-quality education. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8841d9d5f3a0495aa79d3778e81e81682023-12-03T00:00:03ZengHindawi-WileyOccupational Therapy International1557-07032023-01-01202310.1155/2023/7281505Predictors of Academic and Fieldwork Performance in Occupational Therapy Students: A Systematic ReviewYun Wang0Lai-Ha Chung1Chao-Yi Cheng2Wei-Jiun Wang3Li-Chin Chang4Yu-Ming Huang5Sheng-Yuan Tso6Yu-Lin Chen7Ching-Yi Wu8Occupational Therapy DepartmentOccupational Therapy DepartmentOccupational Therapy DepartmentOccupational Therapy DepartmentOccupational Therapy DepartmentOccupational Therapy DepartmentOccupational Therapy DepartmentOccupational Therapy DepartmentDepartment of Occupational Therapy and Healthy Aging Research CenterIntroduction. Occupational therapy (OT) educational programs are aimed at enrolling a diverse student population that is likely to succeed in the academic and fieldwork components of the program. Comprehending the array of factors that influence students’ learning and academic and fieldwork success is important for university educators. This study investigated the existing literature on predictors of academic and fieldwork performance in OT students. Methods. The search process used in this review included screening, eligibility, and study quality. We searched the PubMed and Cochrane Library databases for literature published in the past 10 years (1 January 2012 to 30 March 2022). As a comprehensive search, the following keywords were used for abstract, title, and keywords sections: occupational therapy student, predictors, fieldwork, academic, academic success, academic performance, fieldwork success, and fieldwork performance. The Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument was used to assess the quality of studies. Results. The systematic review retrieved 14 articles that met inclusion criteria. Most were cross-sectional studies, followed by cohort, retrospective analysis of secondary data, and exploratory studies. Four articles focused on academic success, eight focused on fieldwork success, and two explored both aspects. Promising predictors of academic performance included the admission grade point average and the student’s approach to studying. Predictors of fieldwork performance included a graduate record examination score, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal relationships. Conclusion. This systematic review explores predictors of academic and fieldwork success in OT students, which provide opportunities to identify early the learning difficulties of students and assist educators to target modifiable predictors so they can provide high-quality education.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/7281505 |
| spellingShingle | Yun Wang Lai-Ha Chung Chao-Yi Cheng Wei-Jiun Wang Li-Chin Chang Yu-Ming Huang Sheng-Yuan Tso Yu-Lin Chen Ching-Yi Wu Predictors of Academic and Fieldwork Performance in Occupational Therapy Students: A Systematic Review Occupational Therapy International |
| title | Predictors of Academic and Fieldwork Performance in Occupational Therapy Students: A Systematic Review |
| title_full | Predictors of Academic and Fieldwork Performance in Occupational Therapy Students: A Systematic Review |
| title_fullStr | Predictors of Academic and Fieldwork Performance in Occupational Therapy Students: A Systematic Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Predictors of Academic and Fieldwork Performance in Occupational Therapy Students: A Systematic Review |
| title_short | Predictors of Academic and Fieldwork Performance in Occupational Therapy Students: A Systematic Review |
| title_sort | predictors of academic and fieldwork performance in occupational therapy students a systematic review |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/7281505 |
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