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  • 1Section of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

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|May 1, 2019
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Health professional education needs strengthening to better serve disabled people. Engaging disabled individuals in curriculum development and promoting empathy are key to overcoming healthcare barriers.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Professions Education
  • Disability Studies
  • Health Equity

Background:

  • Disabled people face significant healthcare challenges due to systemic inequities.
  • Inadequate knowledge and understanding among health professionals contribute to these barriers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore perspectives of disability community representatives on improving health professional education.
  • To identify strategies for addressing healthcare challenges faced by disabled individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Three focus groups conducted with 14 participants from the disability community in Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Thematic analysis of transcribed audiorecordings to identify key themes.

Main Results:

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  • Key barriers include health providers' insufficient knowledge of disability.
  • Participants advocated for educational approaches that include diverse lived experiences of disabled people.
  • Recommendations include engaging disabled people in curriculum development and promoting empathic partnerships.

    • Conclusions:

    • Health professional training requires enhancement to address healthcare inadequacies for disabled people.
    • Partnership with disabled individuals is crucial for developing effective and inclusive curricula.
    • Mandatory core competencies in disability awareness are essential for a competent healthcare workforce.