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Patricia Moyle Wright1, Mary Jane S Hanson
1About the Authors Patricia Moyle Wright, PhD, CRNP, CNS, CNE, is an associate professor in the Nursing Department, University of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Mary Jane S. Hanson, PhD, CRNP, CNS, is professor and graduate program director in the Nursing Department, University of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This project was supported by grant D09HP25026 from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions. For more information, write to Dr. Wright at patricia.wright@scranton.edu.
Abstract:
The purpose of this focus group study was to explore graduate students' clinical experiences with vulnerable populations, perceived barriers to care, and ethical issues related to caring for disenfranchised groups. Furthermore, based on their experiences, the students were asked to share suggestions for curricular changes that could enhance care for vulnerable populations through interdisciplinary collaboration and multidisciplinary projects. The responses of the participants add to what is known about the care of vulnerable populations, offering a first-hand description of students' preparation for work with vulnerable populations and the interdisciplinary team.
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