Poster Session
Issue Date: August 2019
Published Online: August 01, 2019
Updated: April 30, 2020
Overcoming Barriers in Fieldwork Supervision of Students With Disabilities
Ruth Shoham MsC, OTR; Naomi Schreuer, PhD; Dalia Sachs, PhD
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
  • University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
  • University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
Article Information
Education of OTs and OTAs / Rehabilitation, Participation, and Disability / Basic Research
Poster Session   |   August 01, 2019
Overcoming Barriers in Fieldwork Supervision of Students With Disabilities
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2019, Vol. 73, 7311505187. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO7027
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2019, Vol. 73, 7311505187. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO7027
Abstract

Date Presented 04/06/19

OT perceives the inclusion of people with disabilities to be mandatory, at large, and specifically in health professions. However, during training of students as OTs, and especially during fieldwork, issues might arise due to disabilities. This qualitative research outlines key issues in supervision of students with disabilities. Findings point to practical recommendations in how supervisors, academia, and field placement can remove obstacles during fieldwork.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ruth Shoham

Contributing Authors: Naomi Schreuer, Dalia Sachs