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Table 2 Description of the instruments used to collect data across the trial

From: Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of embedded simulation in occupational therapy clinical practice education: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Instrument

Type

Timing

Respondent

SPEF-R

Paper-based

Complete across placement week, finalising during morning of 5th day of placement

Clinical supervisors

SPEF-R, self assessment

Paper-based

Complete across placement week, finalising during the 5th day of placement

Students (self-report)

Pre-placement questionnaire

Paper-based

Pre-placement briefing 1 week prior to placement

Or

morning of 1st day of placement

Students (self-report)

Post-placement questionnaire

Paper-based

Afternoon of 5th day of placement

Students (self-report)

SPEF-R, student review

Paper-based

Complete across placement week, finalising during the afternoon of 5th day of placement

Students

Examination

Paper-based

Within 4 weeks of placement conclusion

Students

Sessions evaluation

Online

Within 2 weeks of placement conclusion

SCP students only

Focus group feedback

Transcribed audio

Within 4 weeks of placement conclusion

Students

Clinical educators

Clinical educator survey

Online

Within 2 weeks of placement conclusion

Clinical educators (clinical supervisors and simulation facilitators)

Cost data collection

Digital

Across the full extent of the trial

Partner university site coordinators, investigators, placement support staff and project support staff

  1. SPEF-R Student Practice Evaluation Form-Revised