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1Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Chair, Department of Chiropractic Principles and Practice, Faculty, Clinical Education, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto Ontario M2H 3J1, 416-482-2340 ext. 247.
The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
|September 10, 2014
Summary
Chiropractic education lacks cultural competency training, leaving graduates unprepared for diverse patient needs. Curricula must integrate multicultural education to improve patient-centered care for all populations.
Area of Science:
- Chiropractic Education
- Healthcare Disparities
- Cultural Competency Training
Background:
- Changing demographics necessitate multicultural considerations in patient-centered chiropractic care.
- Current chiropractic education offers minimal cultural competency training, leaving graduates unprepared.
- A gap exists between the need for cultural competency and its integration into healthcare training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine current literature on cultural competency training in chiropractic education.
- To demonstrate frameworks for integrating cultural competency into chiropractic curricula.
- To propose methods for including cultural competency in chiropractic college programs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of cultural competency in chiropractic education.
- Analysis of existing frameworks for curriculum integration.
- Development of suggestions for curriculum enhancement.
Main Results:
- A paucity of evidence indicates minimal integration of cultural competency into chiropractic school curricula.
- Existing literature highlights the importance of multicultural education but lacks practical implementation strategies.
- A significant need for cultural competency education in chiropractic training is evident.
Conclusions:
- Chiropractic schools must address the deficiency in cultural competency education.
- Curricula require revision to equip graduates with the skills to serve diverse populations.
- A foundational framework is proposed to guide the integration of cultural competency into chiropractic programs.
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