Background: Peer tutoring is a learning strategy where students take on the role of teacher. There are many reported benefits of this model however it is not well described in rehabilitation science curriculums. The aim of this review is to describe the scope of available literature for rehabilitation science education. Methods: A systematic…

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the delivery of education as many occupational therapy (OT) programs temporarily transitioned to remote learning. The purpose of this article is to describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) pass rates. A mixed methods research design was used…

This article describes the creation and outcomes of simulation as Level I Fieldwork for entry level graduate occupational therapy students. The simulations were created by a team of interprofessional educators following the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning best practices. Additionally, the simulations were…

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is one of five pillars upholding the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA) strategic plan. Ensuring organizational, educational and governance structures, policies, programs, and services all reflect diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and accessibility (DEIJA) is a priority for the profession. Yet,…

In 2015 the Athletic Training Strategic Alliance made the decision to transition all athletic training programs from undergraduate level degrees to entry-level master's degrees. This decision stems from efforts to align the athletic training profession with other allied health professions. With this decision came several concerns including the…

This study explored the perceived level of preparedness of occupational therapy (OT) graduate students for entering Level II fieldwork after completing nontraditional, traditional, and mixed Level I fieldwork experiences. This mixed-methods exploratory study included an online 22-question survey that was delivered to Occupational Therapy Doctoral…

The Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment (OCIA) was developed as a reflective tool for students to improve their comprehension of occupation-centered practice. Finding new and innovative ways to incorporate occupation-centered assignments can serve as a strategy to develop student integration of occupation-centered practice and allow…

This study explored whether digital health content was included in current higher education curriculum, barriers and enablers to inclusion, key skills required and university educators' confidence in delivering content in undergraduate and postgraduate health courses in Western Australia. A three-stage design included: 1) desktop audit of course…

Empathy among doctors, other healthcare professionals and patients must be prioritized and regarded as a foundational element of clinical practice. Recognizing the limitations of traditional medical education, we developed a four-part model to cultivate a healthcare team culture rooted in empathy. This holistic approach emphasizes: motivation to…

The emergence of Generative AI such as ChatGPT--a cutting-edge pre-trained language model--has garnered unprecedented attention from educational researchers worldwide. Its remarkable performance in knowledge generation and natural language dialogue has sparked global scholarly interest in its implications for education. Research on higher-order…

Educators in higher education institutions swiftly transitioned from face-to-face to online and remote classes to mitigate physical contact risks and ensure student and faculty safety during the pandemic. However, this abrupt shift presented both personal and institutional challenges in redefining the expectations and roles of instructors and…

This quasi-experimental study explored the feasibility of the augmented reality game-supported flipped classrooms for English for Medical Purposes reading among 464 students from the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in two phases. In the quantitative phase, the participants watched the pre-recorded lectures on English for Medical Purposes…

Elective genetic testing (EGT) programs that provide pharmacogenomic information to guide medication management and screen for medically actionable disease predispositions are emerging in a number of health systems. Primary care providers (PCPs) are at the forefront of test initiation, patient education, and management of EGT results. However,…

Virtual anatomy is being increasingly adopted in anatomy education. This systematic review evaluated the literature between January 2000 and August 2024 to understand how virtual reality (VR) in Anatomy Education is implemented in Health Sciences and Allied Health, focusing on learning outcomes and student perceptions. Following registration with…

Developing strategies for sustainable and successful allied health student placements in rural settings is imperative to fostering a robust and resilient health workforce. This study aimed to explore support needs for allied health students on rural placement in Australia, from the perspectives of students and clinical educators. A total of 13…