Deaf awareness workshop for medical students - an evaluation
Janina Kruse1, Anja Zimmermann2, Michael Fuchs3
1Leipzig University, Medical Faculty, Leipzig, Germany.
GMS Journal for Medical Education
|December 27, 2021
Summary
Deaf awareness training significantly improved medical students' knowledge and confidence in caring for deaf patients. Online workshops proved effective, enhancing skills for accessible healthcare communication.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Audiology
- Healthcare Communication
Background:
- Healthcare professionals often lack strategies for communicating with the Deaf community.
- This deficit impacts the provision of accessible and adapted healthcare for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of deaf awareness training on medical students' knowledge and competence.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an online workshop in improving healthcare communication skills for deaf patients.
Main Methods:
- An online workshop on deaf awareness was delivered in three sessions.
- 95 medical students completed pre- and post-workshop online surveys.
- Knowledge and competence in communicating with hearing-impaired patients were evaluated.
Main Results:
- Students reported increased confidence in working with hearing-impaired patients.
- Significant improvements were observed in all evaluated knowledge and competence areas (p<0.001).
- Preclinical students showed comparable or superior learning outcomes to clinical students.
Conclusions:
- Deaf awareness training yields highly positive experiences and learning outcomes for medical students.
- Online learning environments are suitable and effective for deaf awareness training.
- Integrating deaf awareness training into medical school curricula is recommended.
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