Peer Mentorship Program for Newly Graduated Occupational Therapists in Aragón (MenTOras) (NCT07173283) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Peer Mentorship Program for Newly Graduated Occupational Therapists in Aragón (MenTOras)
Spain40 participantsStarted 2025-08-01
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the MenTOras program, a structured peer mentorship intervention designed for newly graduated occupational therapists in Aragón, Spain. The transition from university to professional practice can be challenging, and many new occupational therapists face isolation, limited guidance, and uncertainty about their professional role.
The MenTOras program connects newly graduated occupational therapists (mentees) with more experienced colleagues (mentors). Over a three-month period, mentor-mentee pairs participate in at least six structured sessions, either online or in person. These sessions are designed to support professional integration, strengthen self-confidence, promote reflective practice, and provide emotional support.
The study uses a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data are collected before the program, after completion, and six months later to assess perceived professional integration, emotional well-being, and professional confidence. In addition, qualitative interviews with a subset of participants explore their experiences in greater depth.
By fostering peer support, MenTOras aims to improve the early career experience of occupational therapists and provide a model for sustainable mentoring practices within the profession.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria (Mentees - Recently graduated occupational therapists):
* Completed a degree in Occupational Therapy within the past 2 years.
* May or may not be currently employed in the profession.
* Registered member of the Aragon Professional Association of Occupational Therapists (COPTOA).
Inclusion Criteria (Mentors - Experienced occupational therapists):
* Minimum of 5 years of clinical or community-based practice in occupational therapy.
* Actively practicing at the time of enrollment.
* Registered member of COPTOA.
Exclusion Criteria (applies to both groups unless otherwise specified):
* For mentors: occupational therapists who are no longer actively practicing.
* For all participants: current involvement in another mentorship program or structured training initiative with overlapping objectives.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in perceived professional integration of newly graduated occupational therapists
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-program), immediately post-intervention (3 months), and 6-month follow-up.