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Beatriz de Diego-Lázaro1, Kevin Winn2, María Adelaida Restrepo3
1Department of Speech and Language Pathology, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|July 15, 2020
Summary
Service-learning study abroad trips significantly boosted cultural awareness, competence, and self-efficacy in speech-language pathology and audiology students. These gains correlated with improved clinical skills, highlighting the value of international experiences.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology
- Audiology
- Cultural competence in healthcare
Background:
- Cultural competence is essential for effective speech, language, and hearing services.
- Study abroad programs offer unique learning opportunities for allied health students.
- Assessing the impact of international service-learning on student development is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate changes in cultural awareness, competence, and self-efficacy among students.
- To determine the relationship between these gains and clinical skill ratings.
- To explore student experiences through qualitative data.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods approach combining surveys, journal entries, and supervisor ratings.
- Study involved 16 speech-language pathology and audiology students.
- Data collected before, during, and after international service-learning trips to Nicaragua and Malawi.
Main Results:
- Significant increases observed in students' cultural awareness, competence, and self-efficacy.
- Higher self-efficacy and cultural awareness scores correlated with better clinical competence ratings.
- Journal analysis revealed themes of community involvement and enhanced cultural self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
- International service-learning study abroad experiences effectively enhance cultural competence and self-efficacy in students.
- Mixed-methods analysis provides insights into training strengths and weaknesses.
- These experiences are valuable for developing culturally competent speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
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