Clinical Supervision, Feedback Quality, Psychological Safety and Intern Satisfaction among Paramedical Interns

Abstract

This study examined the influence of clinical supervision, feedback quality, and psychological safety on the satisfaction of paramedical interns at a higher education institution. Recognizing that an internship serves as a critical transition from classroom learning to real clinical practice, the study aimed to determine how these factors shape the overall training experience of interns. The study employed a descriptive-correlational research design with predictive analysis. A total of 250 paramedical interns were assessed using a validated questionnaire measuring clinical supervision, feedback quality, psychological safety, and intern satisfaction. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson product–moment correlation, and multiple linear regression. Results showed that interns perceived high levels of clinical supervision, feedback quality, psychological safety, and satisfaction. Significant positive relationships were found among clinical supervision, feedback quality, psychological safety, and intern satisfaction. Findings further revealed that psychological safety and clinical supervision significantly predicted intern satisfaction, whereas feedback quality did not make a unique contribution when analyzed simultaneously. Psychological safety emerged as the strongest predictor of intern satisfaction. The findings highlight the importance of supportive supervision and psychologically safe learning environments in enhancing internship satisfaction and strengthening clinical education in paramedical programs.