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ScholarWorks > HHS > OT > OJOT > Vol. 13 > Iss. 3 (2025)

 

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Abbigail Kubiak, OTD, OTR/L, Karen Jacobs, OT, EdD, OTR, CPE, FAOTA, Varsha S. Kulkarni, Ph.D., Maruška Vizek, Ph.D.

Abstract

Podcasts are an emerging modality with a developing evidence base to reinforce their use in educational settings; in particular, to support knowledge retention and introduce topics. This research demonstrates the potential of podcasting in an educational context. Podcasts were used to educate occupational therapy (OT) students about emerging and innovative OT career opportunities. A series of 13 standardized 20- to 30-min podcasts featuring occupational therapists in emerging and innovative practice areas (E/IPA) globally were developed. In each podcast, the occupational therapist described implicit and explicit aspects of their career experiences. The podcasts were piloted in an entry-level OT doctoral course in the second semester of students' second year. A pre-post mixed methods survey design was used. Participants (n = 27) listened to podcasts of their choice and completed a researcher-designed survey. Changes in knowledge about E/IPA, interest in E/IPA and perceived competence in practicing in both E/IPA and traditional practice areas were assessed. Analysis found significantly increased scores in the domains of E/IPA competence, awareness, and interest pre-to-post, with the greatest effect seen in E/IPA competence. Results support continued implementation of podcasts in educational settings and provide guidelines for implementation of educational podcasts in academia.

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The authors declare that they have no competing financial, professional, or personal interest that might have influenced the performance or presentation of the work described in this manuscript.

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