Kiara Hummerston

Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Coordinator. Keenly considering HDR (Masters) in clinical education - particularly feedback, placement models, and student traits

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World Occupational Therapy Day is now. 27 October 2023. Celebrating the global profile of #OccupationalTherapy “Unity through Community” Share your greetings and where you are celebrating in the comments below Enjoy a great #WorldOTDay! https://t.co/3waWV0aJn4

[Kiara Hummerston @kiarahummerston]

@merrolee @TcBevitt @GillianFHS @SAttspeech @libby_callaway @DrJoannaT @DrEmmaGreen_OT @AnitavAHP @KatrinaBannigan @drlisataylor Thanks @merrolee - looking forward to reading it, especially considering recent conversation with others in the fieldwork team. Love the last line of the abstract too - has me hooked already!

[Kiara Hummerston @kiarahummerston]

@merrolee @aliki_thomas This is so timely!! Looking forward to reading it - and love the title too

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@merrolee @gretevans Thanks @merrolee !!
@gretevans - Would love to connect to learn more about your experience and research

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Loving the #ICOTE2023 already! Has got me thinking about clinical educators - I’m aware of research into the characteristics of ‘high quality’ educators, but how can we support and build these skills - particularly in fieldwork - especially if there is limited ‘buy-in?’

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I’ve started to notice themes such as limited capacity / burnout, different perspectives and values towards practice education, and / or a lack of self-awareness. Keen to know how others in fieldwork address this?

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@TcBevitt @UCFacultyHealth @StephenIsbel What a fantastic research project - looking forward to reading this and hearing more about your future findings and work!

[Kiara Hummerston @kiarahummerston]

@merrolee @margaret_bea @emolloy1 @physio_leo @RobertPWells Such an interesting topic! Loved having both SW and OT perspectives in considering this and how we can support supervisors to not only acknowledge, but build it into their practice. Looking forward to the next one.

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@merrolee Just read the article you and Anne wrote and loved how 'easy' it was to read, as well as how often I thought "yes - that!!" Now onto the next one!

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@merrolee Yes please! Can see parallels to some of the readings from the clinical reasoning lit review I did a few months back. Would love to review and discuss with the team - especially multi-disc.

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@merrolee Thanks @merrolee! Looks like some good light reading for my upcoming plane trip ;)

[Kiara Hummerston @kiarahummerston]

@RachaelD_OT I had my last placement in 2016 and am now on the other side, but I found / find collaboration around expectations and learning experiences (objectives) helpful - for the student, university, and supervisor. Also agree about MDT opportunities too!

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@kelly_bowden @PennineCareNHS @DrJaKindell @SchofieldSian @clareparkernhs @mattwalshNDQ Love this! It's always struck me as odd that we highlight the importance of this for students on placement, yet it appears to be lost once we lose the title / role of 'student.' Lifelong learning needs critical reflection and evaluation - with peers is even better.

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@AmandaRishworth @TcBevitt @DylanAlcott I love Dylan's passion for what he's involved in - nothing is half-hearted! Absolutely agree. Listen first, then work WITH those with lived experience.

[Kiara Hummerston @kiarahummerston]

@merrolee Thanks @merrolee - have just been thinking about where to start with growing my knowledge and understanding!