4.7-W1The challenge of training health professionals in health care oriented towards cultural and ethnic diversity
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: Since 2013, the EC has funded projects aimed at improving access and quality of health services for migrants through training health professionals. The Andalusian School of Public Health led two of these projects (MEM-TP, SC-CAPAC). Other institutions involved were the University of Copenhagen, Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale Reggio Emilia, the University of Amsterdam, the University of Ghent, Jagiellonian University, Trnava University, the International Organization of Migration, the European Public Health Alliance, and the National Institute of Public Health of Romania. Building on this experience, the identification of effective teaching methodologies for health professionals has become a priority for improving the healthcare of migrant and ethnic minorities (MEM). Workshop Objectives and plan: To reflect on MEM healthcare needs, with a special focus on the needs of newly arrived refugees. To discuss training needs and methodologies applied to health professionals working with MEM. Contents: Overview of the challenge of meeting the needs of MEM in the health care system The shift in paradigm from ‘cultural competence’ to ‘diversity sensitivity’ and what this implies (e.g. an intersectoral approach) Challenges for capacity building in the health sector (barriers and facilitators) Methods: Participants with experience in dealing with MEM populations, health care approaches and programmes can present their experiences. They can share both their theoretical knowledge and its application in their daily work. Plenary discussion, to facilitate the assimilation and integration of information. Expected outcomes: To enable participants to share their knowledge and lessons learnt from the experiences described in the discussion. Main message: A focus on the challenge of building EU Health Professionals’ capacity to develop intercultural competences and have a clear understanding of a migrant sensitive health care delivery model, respecting human rights and dignity.
Authors: Workshop leaders/presenters, A Ruiz-Azarola, O Leralta-Piñan, A Rodríguez García de Cortázar
Institution: Andalusian School of Public Health
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2802854022