Results
This study shows that preparedness and guidance during placement were imperative for making the week in the outpatient unit meaningful. ‘Being prepared’, which was one of the categories, incorporated the subcategories ‘being able to understand what to do’, ‘being at the right place at the right time’ and ‘being alert for new experiences’. The category ‘being guided’ which incorporated the subcategories ‘from uncertainty to more confidence’, ‘from observer to seeking knowledge’ and ‘from focusing on technology to seeing the person’ showed that the forms guided the students through the placement in the outpatient unit.