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[Considerations on interdisciplinarity: theory and practice].

E Ortiz1, M V Rodríguez

  • 1División de Educación Interdisciplinaria, Colegio de Profesiones Relacionadas con la Salud, Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936.

Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal
|August 1, 1992
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Health science programs must integrate general, professional, and interdisciplinary competencies. Overcoming administrative inflexibility and fostering an interdisciplinary vision are key to preparing holistic healthcare professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Interdisciplinary Studies

Context:

  • Undergraduate health science programs require integration of general education, professional, and interdisciplinary competencies.
  • Administrative and accreditation policies often present obstacles to curriculum integration.
  • A lack of interdisciplinary vision hinders effective curriculum development.

Purpose:

  • To examine the necessity of preparing health science graduates with holistic patient care competencies.
  • To highlight the importance of integrating psychological, ethical, legal, and philosophical knowledge.
  • To present an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Health Sciences program as a model.

Summary:

  • The article advocates for integrating diverse competencies in health science curricula for holistic patient care.

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  • It identifies administrative inflexibility and a lack of interdisciplinary focus as significant barriers.
  • The Bachelor in Health Sciences program at the College of Health Related Professions is showcased as an interdisciplinary model.

    • Impact:

    • Promotes a more comprehensive and patient-centered approach in health professional education.
    • Encourages a shift towards interdisciplinary collaboration in curriculum design.
    • Provides a framework for developing adaptable and ethically grounded healthcare practitioners.