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Educational Challenges in Healthcare Design: Training Multidisciplinary Professionals for Future Hospitals and
M Gola1, A Brambilla1, P Barach2
1Department of Architecture, Built environment and Construction engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy - Design & Health LAB, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy.
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|August 4, 2020
Summary
The healthcare field requires new specialized roles due to scientific advancements. This study reviews global educational programs for emerging healthcare professions, highlighting the need for further investigation into course content and impact.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Design
- Public Health
- Environmental and Building Hygiene
Background:
- Healthcare environments are complex and demanding.
- Scientific and technological advancements necessitate a multidisciplinary approach.
- Existing professions require adaptation for new, specialized roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To overview current educational and training courses for emerging healthcare professions.
- Focus on Medicine, Nursing, Architecture, and Engineering sciences.
- Examine global training courses (BSc, MSc, PhD) in healthcare design.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of active teaching programs and courses.
- Website analysis of academic institutions and professional postgraduate courses.
- Analysis of global training courses in healthcare design.
Main Results:
- Multiple academic institutions offer degrees in Healthcare Design, Environmental and Building Hygiene, and Public Health.
- Various postgraduate courses are available (classroom, hybrid, online).
- Numerous international training experiences exist for multidisciplinary professionals.
Conclusions:
- A significant number of international training initiatives address multidisciplinary healthcare professional development.
- Further research is needed on course content, teaching formats, and impact.
- Investigate student outcomes, career paths, and institutional collaborations.
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