Jonathan Kilstrom, MPAS, PA-C, is an assistant professor-adjunct for the Yale University School of Medicine PA Online Program in New Haven, Connecticut.
Stephanie Neary, MPA, MMS, PA-C, is an assistant professor-adjunct for the Yale University School of Medicine PA Online Program in New Haven, Connecticut.
J Physician Assist Educ. 2022 Dec 1;33(4):341-345. doi: 10.1097/JPA.0000000000000468.
The aim of this study was to assess factors that influence student well-being and attrition and to compare faculty perceptions to the realities of student experience.
Three anonymous online surveys were distributed, one for each group of currently enrolled students, faculty/staff, and attritted students.
Faculty estimated that an average of 12.8% of PA students in their program have considered dropping out in the past 6 months, while 22.9% of students self-reported considering dropping out in the past 6 months. The most frequently cited factors for considering dropping out were mental health and lack of connection to the program. Mental health was the highest cited reason for having taken or having considered taking a leave of absence.
Faculty perceptions in this study were incongruent with the actual situations of their students. Mental health issues and a lack of connection to programs were the largest influencers of attrition.
本研究旨在评估影响学生福祉和流失率的因素，并比较教师的看法与学生实际体验的现实情况。
我们分发了三份匿名在线调查，分别针对当前注册学生、教师/工作人员和流失学生这三组人群。
教师估计，在过去 6 个月中，他们所在项目的平均有 12.8%的 PA 学生考虑过辍学，而 22.9%的学生报告在过去 6 个月中考虑过辍学。考虑辍学的最常见因素是心理健康和与项目缺乏联系。心理健康是请过或考虑请过假的最高原因。
本研究中的教师看法与学生的实际情况不一致。心理健康问题和与项目缺乏联系是导致流失的最大因素。
