Poster Session  |   July 2015
A Model of Clinical Reasoning: What Students Learn From Patient Educators
Natalie Hedge, MOTS; Noralyn Pickens, PhD, OT; Marsha Neville, PhD, OT
Author Affiliations
  • Dallas, Texas
  • Texas Woman’s University
Article Information
Cardiopulmonary Conditions / Education of OTs and OTAs / Health Services Research and Education
Poster Session   |   July 2015
A Model of Clinical Reasoning: What Students Learn From Patient Educators
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2015, Vol. 69, 6911510136p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2015.69S1-PO4082
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2015, Vol. 69, 6911510136p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2015.69S1-PO4082
Abstract

Date Presented 4/17/2015

This study examines how a lab experience with patient educators (PEs) affected reasoning 1 yr later during students’ Level II fieldwork. Results suggest that students have increased self-awareness, confidence, and empathy, which contributes to advance reasoning. A model of clinical reasoning is presented.