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Is clinical updating a valuable mechanism for enhancing the student experience?

Tickle, EJ; Davys, D; Mckenna, JM

Authors

EJ Tickle

D Davys

JM Mckenna



Abstract

This opinion piece aims to clarify the concepts of the theory-practice and practice-theory gaps, and to begin to explore the impact of these gaps on efficacious occupational therapy practice. Any perceived gaps between theoretical knowledge and practice skills may have a detrimental effect of the student experience and ultimately upon the production of graduates who are fit for practice and purpose. A number of issues are raised. Once significant issue is the value of clinical updating for academic staff and its imact upon the student experience. ANother issue is the need for further clarification of the definitions of theory-practice / practice-theory gaps and consideration of the impact of these perceived gaps. A need for further reearch is identified to explore staff perceptions of these issues.

Citation

Tickle, E., Davys, D., & Mckenna, J. (2010). Is clinical updating a valuable mechanism for enhancing the student experience?. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(5), 237-239

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date May 1, 2010
Deposit Date Apr 12, 2011
Journal British Journal Of Occupational Therapy
Print ISSN 0308-0226
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 73
Issue 5
Pages 237-239
Related Public URLs http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/cot/bjot/2010/00000073/00000005/art00010