Impact of supervised student optometry consultations on the patient experience

ConclusionsThe findings of this study suggest that most patients view supervised student involvement in their optometric care as an important and highly positive experience. However, efforts should be made to avoid excessively long consultations and prolonged testing. Concerns about patient satisfaction and acceptance are largely unwarranted and should not prevent optometry students being involved in patient care.

Source: Clinical and Experimental Optometry - November 13, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sharon A Bentley, Jane E Trevaskis, Craig A Woods, Daryl Guest, Kathleen G Watt Tags: Research Source Type: research