Publications by authors named "Amy Conlon-Leard"
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- Physiotherapy students experience fluctuating levels of stress and anxiety during clinical placements, which were measured through surveys and scales over a five-week period.
- Higher stress levels were noted around the mid-point of placements and were linked to lower academic performance, with factors like patient complexity and personal issues contributing to increased anxiety.
- Students reported feeling largely supported by peers and educators, employing coping strategies such as exercise and taking breaks to manage their stress.
Background: Clinical placements in acute hospitals present challenges for students with vision impairment who are being educated as health care professionals. Legislation in Australia supports reasonable adjustments to education, thus students with vision impairment have completed accredited courses and gained professional registration. However the implementation of inherent requirement statements suggesting that adequate visual acuity is required to complete a physiotherapy program may create barriers to access for such students.
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