Home care learning model for medical students in chile: a mixed methods study

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Family Medicine
• Home Health Care

Background:

• Home care training is crucial for medical students.
• Existing learning models for home care settings are lacking.
• There is a need for structured educational approaches in home-based patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a novel learning model for teaching home care to medical students.
• To assess the impact of the model on students' perceptions and satisfaction.
• To identify factors influencing learning during home care training.

Main Methods:

• Grounded theory analysis of focus groups with tutors and students for model design.
• A before-and-after pilot trial involving medical students in their family medicine internship.
• Assessment of changes in perception and satisfaction with the home care learning model.

Main Results:

• The developed learning model includes structured activities before, during, and after patient visits.
• Significant improvement was observed in all domains of home care training (P ≤ 0.001).
• Students reported high satisfaction with the learning model; prior experience and interprofessional collaboration enhanced learning.

Conclusions:

• An effective learning model for training medical students in home care has been developed and validated.
• The model demonstrates potential for improving home care education and student preparedness.
• Further research is recommended to explore limitations and optimize the model for broader application.