An overview of the intervention
| Time period (Spring 1999) | Location/intervention | Student involvement/tasks to be performed |
|---|---|---|
| Week 10 | At Betanien College: Project leader informing the students about the project and about the tasks they are to do in their practical studies (1 hour) | The students are informed about what to do:
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| Weeks 11–20 | In medical/surgical wards or at outpatient clinics: The students follow closely one patient (one shift each) | The students follow the instructions given in the introduction at college by following and observing one patient and making field notes |
| Weeks 22–23 | At Betanien College: Theoretical introduction to QI (2 days) Students work in groups with specified tasks, supervised by their tutors, and produce a report (6 days) | Students fill in part 1 of the questionnaire before the theoretical introduction course |
| Students work in groups and deliver reports for approval | ||
| Students fill in part 2 of the questionnaire |