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Raija Sairanen1, Eileen Richardson, Hélène Kelly
1Turun ammattikorkeakoulu, Turku University of Applied Sciences, Terveysala, Health Care, Ruiskatu 8, Turku, Finland. raija.sairanen@turkuamk.fi
Nurse Education in Practice
|September 18, 2012
Summary
This paper outlines a European curriculum framework designed to enhance intercultural competence among healthcare students. The framework aims to improve patient care for diverse populations across Europe.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Intercultural Competence
- Curriculum Design
Background:
- Increasing migration in Europe necessitates improved intercultural competence in healthcare.
- The Consortium of Higher Education Institutes in Health and Rehabilitation in Europe (COHEHRE) initiated this project.
- Nurse educators from five European countries collaborated on the curriculum framework.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the rationale and design process for a European curriculum framework.
- To promote intercultural competence in healthcare students.
- To address the healthcare needs of diverse patient populations.
Main Methods:
- A multi-year project involving nurse educators from five European countries.
- Development of a curriculum framework focused on intercultural competence.
- Dissemination of project outcomes via a CD-ROM.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive curriculum framework was designed over four years.
- The framework is available on CD-ROM for wider use.
- The project documented the design and dissemination process.
Conclusions:
- The developed framework is intended to enhance intercultural competence in healthcare students.
- Further evaluation is needed to determine the framework's effectiveness.
- The ultimate goal is to improve healthcare for all patients, irrespective of cultural background.
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