The influence of clinical training guidance using communication types on degree of satisfaction and mood change

Abstract

When providing clinical training guidance, it is necessary to have knowledge that includes teaching methods. However, many OTs lack sufficient experience and thus feel anxious. Hence, in this study, clinical training guidance using communication classifications (types) was conducted to ascertain the characteristics of students to whom guidance was being provided, and later, an investigation into whether this was effective in changing their degree of satisfaction and mood. The subjects were 22 students undergoing clinical training at this hospital. Effectiveness was measured by degree of satisfaction using the visual analog scale (VAS), and mood assessments were performed using the mood inventory scale (MI). Assessments were conducted at the start, during, and at the end of the training. The MI results indicated no significant differences, and the scores were maintained. The VAS results showed significant differences between the assessment points, especially at the final stage. This means that as the training progressed, the students were able to participate in a good psychological state, which suggests that the use of types is helpful in clinical training.