Enhancing intercultural competence of German medical students through innovative teaching on medical ethics with a focus on Muslim patients - a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective healthcare delivery in today's diverse society necessitates healthcare providers' adeptness in navigating cultural and religious nuances in patient care. However, the integration of cultural competence training into medical education remains inadequate, particularly concerning the care of Muslim patients. In response, we introduce a novel educational intervention aimed at enhancing intercultural proficiency among medical students, emphasizing care for Muslim patients.

Methods

The intervention comprised interactive seminars and simulated patient sessions. With a bespoke and the Cross-Cultural Competence of Healthcare Professionals (CCCHP-27) questionnaire the pre- and post-course intercultural competencies of n = 31 medical students of the Medical Faculty

SUBMITTER: Tekbas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11664812 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature