Health Professions' Educators' Preparedness for Inclusive Education: The HEPIE Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To achieve a healthcare workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves, we need to ensure that students with disability have access to safe, effective educational experiences in health professions education. This study aimed to explore health professions' educators (HPEs) views on inclusive education, acceptance of students with different needs and comfort levels when engaging with students with disability.

Methods

An online survey of Australian HPEs was conducted between June and November 2024. Two scales were used to measure preparedness and concerns regarding teaching students with disability. Analyses of variance were performed to compare the mean difference in both scales. The relationship was assessed using a linear regression model.

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SUBMITTER: Gallego G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12911471 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature