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A qualitative study of patients’ and caregivers’ perspectives on educating healthcare providers

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https://doi.org/10.36834/cmej.71541

Abstract

Background: Patients/caregivers can be actively involved in the education of healthcare providers (HCPs). The purpose of this study was to explore patients'/caregivers' perspectives on their involvement and roles in the education of HCPs.

Methods: We invited patients/caregivers to participate in one-on-one semi-structured interviews. We analyzed the interview data using conventional content analysis to identify themes.

Results: In terms of patient/caregiver involvement in the education of HCPs, we identified that patients/caregivers perceive that it: (a) is challenging because of power-differentials between themselves and HCPs; (b) requires patient training; (c) needs to start early in HCPs’ education processes; (d) can improve patient-HCP partnerships, and (e) requires compensation for patients. With regards to the roles that patients can play in educating HCPs, we found that patients/caregivers want to: (a) teach HCPs about patients’ expectations, experiences and perspectives through case studies, storytelling, and educational research; (b) provide direct feedback to HCPs, and (c) advise on curricula development and admission boards for HCPs.

Conclusions: Understanding patients’/caregivers’ perspectives on this topic can help educational leaders and HCPs improve active patient/caregiver involvement in the education of HCPs. We need to listen to patients’/caregivers’ voices in order to make effective changes in current and future health professions education.

Author Biographies

  • Holly L Adam, University of Ottawa

    1Holly Adam is a Registered Nurse and PhD candidate in Health Professions Education at the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

  • Catherine M Giroux, University of Ottawa

    Catherine Giroux, PhD, is a Part-time Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

  • Kaylee Eady, University of Ottawa

    Kaylee Eady, PhD, is Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services at the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

  • Katherine A Moreau, University of Ottawa

    Katherine Moreau, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

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2021-03-25

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Vol. 12 No. 4 (2021)

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Original Research

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A qualitative study of patients’ and caregivers’ perspectives on educating healthcare providers. Can. Med. Ed. J [Internet]. 2021 Mar. 25 [cited 2025 Dec. 15];12(4). Available from: https://dev.journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cmej/article/view/71541