Immersion research education: students as catalysts in international collaboration research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This paper describes an international nursing and health research immersion program. Minority students from the USA work with an international faculty mentor in teams conducting collaborative research. The Minority Health International Research Training (MHIRT) program students become catalysts in the conduct of cross-cultural research.

Aim

To narrow the healthcare gap for disadvantaged families in the USA and partner countries.

Methods

Faculty from the USA, Germany, Italy, Colombia, England, Austria and Thailand formed an international research and education team to explore and compare family health issues, disparities in chronic illness care, social inequities and healthcare solutions. USA students in the MHIRT program complete two introductory courses fo

SUBMITTER: Anderson KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3494487 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature