Culturally and linguistically diverse healthcare students’ experiences of the clinical learning environment and mentoring: A qualitative study

Korhonen, H.; Tuomikoski, Anna-Maria; Oikarainen, Ashlee; Kääriäinen, Maria; Elo, Satu; Kyngäs, Helvi; Liikanen, Eeva; Mikkonen, Kristina

doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2019.102637

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“…The view was expressed that many students come from rural areas where English is less spoken and exposure to technology is limited. Korhonen et al (2019) found that language barriers resulted in stress and feelings of isolation and Du Pokoy (2011,80) suggested that the use of English as the preferred medium of instruction was a challenge for the successful completion of the first year of study. Supportive strategies during the programme are therefore imperative in order to facilitate language and cultural competence (Chen et al 2018, 43).…”

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Nursing Students’ Success: Selection Characteristics

Swardt

Moche

Havenga

2021

AJNM

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Higher education institutions (HEIs) are challenged by increased costs, low student success rates, and a changed educational environment. A continuous exploration of possible solutions to these challenges is therefore required. The HEI concerned encountered similar challenges in ensuring nursing students’ success. The purpose of this study was to explore the views of lecturers and senior nursing students regarding selection characteristics and to make recommendations regarding student characteristics. A qualitative, explorative, and descriptive design was used to collect data purposefully from lecturers and students. Five semi-structured interviews were conducted with lecturers and two World Café discussions were held with 19 senior students. Trustworthiness measures and ethical principles were applied. This article aims to share the views of lecturers and senior students on selection characteristics that may enhance the success of students in a nursing programme to inform further research. The findings suggest that personal characteristics such as a caring attitude, resiliency, commitment, and conflict management skills are important. An acceptable performance at secondary school level and in specific secondary school subjects is suggested. A fair selection process should include an interview and a psychometric test. It is recommended that all candidates be tested for specific personal characteristics for the purpose of risk identification and support, but not as selection criteria. Further research is required to determine the predictive value that these characteristics and the selection process have for academic success.

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Nursing Students’ Success: Selection Characteristics

Swardt

Moche

Havenga

2021

AJNM

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“…In 80% of feedback reports for all modules, the students stated that the modules had promoted their interprofessional thinking. assured by the feedback of our students that our approach has distinct benefits with regard to self-determined and flexible learning, part-time option, short, interactive on-site course parts, problem-oriented, practical and direct learning with excellent high-level researchers, teamwork, close contact with teachers and fellow students despite physical distance and close-knit mentoring [5]. Our results also show room for improvement in terms of synchronization between modules, workload distribution and design of course materials.…”

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It’s All in the Mix: A New Interprofessional, Blended-Learning Masters’ Program for Biomedical Data Science Addressing Physicians and Students from Life Sciences – Didactic Concept and First Experiences

Marschollek

Celik

Behrends

et al. 2022

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics

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Progress in methods for biomedical research, such as multi-omics analyses and in data-driven healthcare, such as new procedures in diagnostic imaging lead, along with the rising availability of additional data sources, to a growing demand for experts in biomedical data analysis. Addressing this need in academic education and the challenge of interdisciplinary teamwork in the biomedical domain, the authors have designed and implemented a new Master’s program for biomedical data science that accepts students with different educational backgrounds, medical doctors, veterinarians and students with a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, and incorporates blended learning. This paper aims to present the didactic concept of the program, report on feedback from the students and first evaluation results, and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this approach. Our results show that the program is well-accepted by the students, who stress the benefits of working in interprofessional teams, the option for part-time study along with their jobs with flexible learning opportunities, and of good and intensive interaction offers with their peers and teachers. Readjustments are necessary to improve tutoring support and alignment of content among distinct modules and to decrease workload peaks. While our evaluation results are still preliminary, we are convinced that our approach of mostly online offers, yet with a strong focus on teamwork, practical exercises guided by experts and communication skills, may serve to educate students to be well-prepared for their future tasks and operations in biomedical data science, in research, clinical care and industry.

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“…In earlier studies, it has been found that although studying in a foreign language promotes students' general expertise, studying new content in a foreign language may cause feelings of threat and discrimination (27). At the worst, linguistic challenges limit learning opportunities and professional growth and prevent the achievement of the learning objectives (28). To promote the use of the ISC-MOOC, it needs to be translated into the official language of each country.…”

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Using a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to promote infection prevention and control learning in healthcare education

Silén-Lipponen

Koponen

Korhonen

et al. 2022

IJIC

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Background: The prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is one of the most important subjects in healthcare education. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish healthcare students’ perspectives on learning about HAIs using a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). This study is part of the Erasmus+ project ‘Educating students for innovative infection prevention and control (IPC) practices in healthcare settings’ (InovSafeCare). Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional research design was used to describe healthcare students’ perspectives on learning about HAIs using the InovSafeCare MOOC (ISC-MOOC). The participants (N = 135) were students recruited from partner institutions. The project group developed a semi-structured questionnaire that was used for data collection, containing questions of technical and pedagogical usability. The data were analyzed by statistical methods and content analysis. Results: The ISC-MOOC facilitated healthcare students’ independent learning and promoted their knowledge of HAI prevention and control. Study materials were easy to use (84%), and the media of the study materials were of high standard (83%). Some technical problems (14%) were also identified with the use of the materials. The study materials were relevant (70%) for IPC learning but should also be provided in different languages. Conclusion: The MOOC will strengthen the role of the students as future healthcare professionals and will also be usable for those healthcare professionals who need to update their skills with today’s HAI requirements. MOOC should also be translated into other languages other than English.

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Culturally and linguistically diverse healthcare students’ experiences of the clinical learning environment and mentoring: A qualitative study

Abstract: conception and design, acquisition of data and analysis, interpretation of data, drafting the article by revising it critically for important intellectual content, and final approval of the version submitted.

Cited by 17 publications

References 43 publications

Nursing Students’ Success: Selection Characteristics

Nursing Students’ Success: Selection Characteristics

It’s All in the Mix: A New Interprofessional, Blended-Learning Masters’ Program for Biomedical Data Science Addressing Physicians and Students from Life Sciences – Didactic Concept and First Experiences

Using a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to promote infection prevention and control learning in healthcare education

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