Findings align with international literature advocating longitudinal placements as a means of enhancing clinical preparedness. However, this study highlights systemic barriers to sustainability, including placement funding and infrastructure. Limitations include potential bias from selective site participation, single-institution scope, and reliance on self-reported student data. Broader adoption will require investment in supervision models, MDT training, and resource planning to support scalable.
Hardisty et al. (Fri,) studied this question.