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ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869, CODEN: IJARPF

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Vol. 4, Issue 12, Part F (2018)

Teaching challenges in modern healthcare practice (Estonian sample)

Teaching challenges in modern healthcare practice (Estonian sample)

Author(s)
Kristel Kotkas
Abstract
In Estonia teaching skills of healthcare professionals are supported since 2002 by a modified series of curricula (basic and further training), based on a theoretical patient- and learner-centred approach. Half of all “would be” healthcare professionals learning happens in hospitals as practical training internships supervised by “old school” mentors as clinical teachers.
Problem: Estonian care quality studies (2002-2017) reveal lack of patient centeredness.
Research questions: 1. How has the patient-centred approach of clinical teacher developed? 2. How clinical-practice affects the formation of student’s professional identity?
The paper presents results of a longitudinal survey, based on empirical data collected between 2010-2018. The focus group was a comprehensive sample of Estonian mentor nurses (N=71) and a purposeful sample of student nurses (N=230). Based on the current study, clinical teachers receive their teaching competences from basic-, further training- and hidden curriculum. The modern in practice training system supports development of the student’s patient-centeredness only if clinical teachers realise their professional identity and teacher role.
Pages: 366-369  |  955 Views  101 Downloads


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How to cite this article:
Kristel Kotkas. Teaching challenges in modern healthcare practice (Estonian sample). Int J Appl Res 2018;4(12):366-369.
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