Analyse de la confiance et du leadership chez les étudiants en ergothérapie à l’aide de l’Échelle de confiance à exercer la profession d’ergothérapeute (ECEPE)

Summary :

Introduction. Leadership in healthcare, and specifically in occupational therapy, is a rapidly evolving field, recognised for its significant impact on the quality of care and organisational effectiveness. In occupational therapy, the development of leadership skills is increasingly valued, both for team management and for the continuous improvement of clinical practices.
Aim. The aim of this study was to determine how initial occupational therapy education contributes to the development of leadership skills in occupational therapy students, by examining changes in their confidence in exercising these skills throughout their academic career.
Method. The study was based on the Scale of confidence in practising as a professional occupational therapist (SCPPOT), a self-administered questionnaire consisting of 15 items. A total of 87 students in the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Rehabilitation), Occupational therapy option, completed the questionnaire.
Discussion. The results show a significant increase in students’ confidence in their ability to practise as occupational therapists, particularly through the development of leadership skills as they progress through the training programme. Qualitative responses from students highlight the importance of integrated pedagogical approaches, such as self-reflection and practical experience, in building these essential skills.

Article rédigé par :

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  Jean-Michel Caire

  Ergothérapeute, PhD Sciences de l’éducation
  Cadre supérieur de santé
  Responsable de la coordination pédagogique
  Institut de formation en ergothérapie
  CHU de Toulouse – Conseil régional d’Occitanie
  caire.jm@chu-toulouse.fr