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Symposium: Engaging Interprofessional Teams: Promoting Community and Global Health Initiatives for Education, Practice, Research and Policy
Abstract
Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:
Purpose: The purpose of the presentation is to describe the implementation of an innovative inter-profession global health curriculum for doctoral education; and to discuss global health experiences that can be applied to doctoral students.
Methods: Curriculum development of an innovative global health program within an existing course in doctoral education using inter-professional collaborative teams of global health experts. Emphasis is on core concepts of global health, global health core competencies and practice experiences.
Results: Comprehensive modules were implemented enabling students an in-depth analysis of global health including its importance andrelevance to health and quality of life. Vulnerable populations are discussed including cultural and social determinants that impact overall health. Focus on: Leading change to improve quality outcomes; life-long learning and exploring future global health opportunities.
Conclusion: This is the first implementation of this innovative module and evaluations are currently underway; however thus far practice experiences overseas have been promising in providing stimulating experiences to enhance student's life-long learning and critical analysis of at risk populations.
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Phi Alpha
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Presentation
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Text-based Document
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Keywords:
Inter-Professional Collaboration, Doctoral Program, Global Health and Nursing Curriculum
Recommended Citation
Tuason, Ivy, "Implementation of an innovative interprofessional global health curriculum for doctoral education" (2014). INRC (Congress). 174.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2014/presentations_2014/174
Conference Name
25th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Hong Kong
Conference Year
2014
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Implementation of an innovative interprofessional global health curriculum for doctoral education
Hong Kong
Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:
Purpose: The purpose of the presentation is to describe the implementation of an innovative inter-profession global health curriculum for doctoral education; and to discuss global health experiences that can be applied to doctoral students.
Methods: Curriculum development of an innovative global health program within an existing course in doctoral education using inter-professional collaborative teams of global health experts. Emphasis is on core concepts of global health, global health core competencies and practice experiences.
Results: Comprehensive modules were implemented enabling students an in-depth analysis of global health including its importance andrelevance to health and quality of life. Vulnerable populations are discussed including cultural and social determinants that impact overall health. Focus on: Leading change to improve quality outcomes; life-long learning and exploring future global health opportunities.
Conclusion: This is the first implementation of this innovative module and evaluations are currently underway; however thus far practice experiences overseas have been promising in providing stimulating experiences to enhance student's life-long learning and critical analysis of at risk populations.