Health science students' conceptions of group supervision

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to describe health science university students' conceptions of group supervision during work on bachelor's thesis.

Method: This study is a qualitative research. Data were collected with an open data collection form from health science students (N=77). It was analysed by using inductive content analysis, conducted by a multidisciplinary research team.

Ethical issues: Appropriate ethical principles and scientific practice were followed. All the participants provided informed consent.

Results: Students' conceptions of group supervisions consisted of organization of group supervision, the nature of supervision, the interaction between students, the role of the supervisor and learning results.

Conclusion: Group supervision is a student-centred and problem-based method of supervision achieving a common target. It consists of interaction between students and supervisor. The supervisor's role is profiled as scientific and substantial expertise. Group supervision is a suitable supervision method for achieving theoretical and practical scientific skills.