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Horak S, Dickey P, Ammons SK, Barone TL, Culross B, Berke M, Duran AR, Hawkins DN, Langan S, McCaffrey J, Morris A. Broadening the View of Holistic Care: Integrating Arts and Humanities Into Physician Assistant Education. J Physician Assist Educ 2024; 35:221-227. [PMID: 39151064 DOI: 10.1097/jpa.0000000000000578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2024]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The integration of arts and humanities (A&H) into physician assistant (PA) preclinical curriculum may enhance student performance and improve their patient rapport. Arts and humanities content could promote the personal and professional qualities we desire in clinicians including competence, compassion, and empathy. The aim of this research was to determine what PA students report learning from A&H modules designed to foster personal insight and perspective-taking. METHODS The "Introduction of Humanities & Arts into Physician Assistant Education" (IHAPAE) project is an intercampus collaboration between 2 Midwest Universities. The IHAPAE faculty collaboratively created and delivered A&H-based modules within first-year communication courses. Two cohorts of PA students (N = 130) participated in modules and subsequently attended exploratory focus groups to elicit their perceptions of the A&H curriculum. RESULTS Using a constructivist grounded theory approach for data analysis, we found that PA students perceived multiple benefits. Specifically, module content promoted reflection and stress reduction, improved their continuity of care notes, provided utility in cultivating empathy in patient communication, and introduced students to A&H approaches they could recommend to patients. DISCUSSION The process model that emerged from student perceptions fits well with existing emotional regulation theory and provides empirical evidence for cultivation of empathy and patient-centeredness. Given the positive outcomes of our project, PA programs should consider the value of incorporating the A&H activities into their curriculum to enhance the student experience and develop essential provider attributes and skills.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shaun Horak
- Shaun Horak, DMSc, PA-C, is a PA program associate director/DMSc director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Pamela Dickey, MPAS, PA-C, is a PA program admissions director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Samantha K. Ammons, PhD, is an associate professor of sociology at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- T. Lynne Barone, PhD, is an associate professor of anthropology/director of medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Beth Culross, PhD, GCNS-BC, CHSE, is an assistant professor/learning resource center director for the college of nursing at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Melissa Berke, PhD, is an associate dean of the college for communication, fine arts, and media at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Adrian R. Duran, PhD, is a professor of art history at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Daniel N. Hawkins, PhD, is a professor of sociology/director of online development at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Steve Langan, MFA, is an affiliated faculty member in medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Joseph McCaffrey, PhD, is an assistant professor of philosophy at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Amy Morris, PhD, is a professor of art history/director of school for the arts at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
| | - Pamela Dickey
- Shaun Horak, DMSc, PA-C, is a PA program associate director/DMSc director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Pamela Dickey, MPAS, PA-C, is a PA program admissions director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Samantha K. Ammons, PhD, is an associate professor of sociology at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- T. Lynne Barone, PhD, is an associate professor of anthropology/director of medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Beth Culross, PhD, GCNS-BC, CHSE, is an assistant professor/learning resource center director for the college of nursing at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Melissa Berke, PhD, is an associate dean of the college for communication, fine arts, and media at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Adrian R. Duran, PhD, is a professor of art history at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Daniel N. Hawkins, PhD, is a professor of sociology/director of online development at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Steve Langan, MFA, is an affiliated faculty member in medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Joseph McCaffrey, PhD, is an assistant professor of philosophy at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Amy Morris, PhD, is a professor of art history/director of school for the arts at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
| | - Samantha K Ammons
- Shaun Horak, DMSc, PA-C, is a PA program associate director/DMSc director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Pamela Dickey, MPAS, PA-C, is a PA program admissions director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Samantha K. Ammons, PhD, is an associate professor of sociology at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- T. Lynne Barone, PhD, is an associate professor of anthropology/director of medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Beth Culross, PhD, GCNS-BC, CHSE, is an assistant professor/learning resource center director for the college of nursing at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Melissa Berke, PhD, is an associate dean of the college for communication, fine arts, and media at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Adrian R. Duran, PhD, is a professor of art history at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Daniel N. Hawkins, PhD, is a professor of sociology/director of online development at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Steve Langan, MFA, is an affiliated faculty member in medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Joseph McCaffrey, PhD, is an assistant professor of philosophy at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Amy Morris, PhD, is a professor of art history/director of school for the arts at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
| | - T Lynne Barone
- Shaun Horak, DMSc, PA-C, is a PA program associate director/DMSc director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Pamela Dickey, MPAS, PA-C, is a PA program admissions director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Samantha K. Ammons, PhD, is an associate professor of sociology at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- T. Lynne Barone, PhD, is an associate professor of anthropology/director of medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Beth Culross, PhD, GCNS-BC, CHSE, is an assistant professor/learning resource center director for the college of nursing at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Melissa Berke, PhD, is an associate dean of the college for communication, fine arts, and media at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Adrian R. Duran, PhD, is a professor of art history at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Daniel N. Hawkins, PhD, is a professor of sociology/director of online development at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Steve Langan, MFA, is an affiliated faculty member in medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Joseph McCaffrey, PhD, is an assistant professor of philosophy at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Amy Morris, PhD, is a professor of art history/director of school for the arts at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
| | - Beth Culross
- Shaun Horak, DMSc, PA-C, is a PA program associate director/DMSc director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Pamela Dickey, MPAS, PA-C, is a PA program admissions director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Samantha K. Ammons, PhD, is an associate professor of sociology at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- T. Lynne Barone, PhD, is an associate professor of anthropology/director of medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Beth Culross, PhD, GCNS-BC, CHSE, is an assistant professor/learning resource center director for the college of nursing at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Melissa Berke, PhD, is an associate dean of the college for communication, fine arts, and media at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Adrian R. Duran, PhD, is a professor of art history at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Daniel N. Hawkins, PhD, is a professor of sociology/director of online development at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Steve Langan, MFA, is an affiliated faculty member in medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Joseph McCaffrey, PhD, is an assistant professor of philosophy at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Amy Morris, PhD, is a professor of art history/director of school for the arts at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
| | - Melissa Berke
- Shaun Horak, DMSc, PA-C, is a PA program associate director/DMSc director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Pamela Dickey, MPAS, PA-C, is a PA program admissions director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Samantha K. Ammons, PhD, is an associate professor of sociology at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- T. Lynne Barone, PhD, is an associate professor of anthropology/director of medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Beth Culross, PhD, GCNS-BC, CHSE, is an assistant professor/learning resource center director for the college of nursing at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Melissa Berke, PhD, is an associate dean of the college for communication, fine arts, and media at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Adrian R. Duran, PhD, is a professor of art history at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Daniel N. Hawkins, PhD, is a professor of sociology/director of online development at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Steve Langan, MFA, is an affiliated faculty member in medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Joseph McCaffrey, PhD, is an assistant professor of philosophy at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Amy Morris, PhD, is a professor of art history/director of school for the arts at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
| | - Adrian R Duran
- Shaun Horak, DMSc, PA-C, is a PA program associate director/DMSc director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Pamela Dickey, MPAS, PA-C, is a PA program admissions director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Samantha K. Ammons, PhD, is an associate professor of sociology at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- T. Lynne Barone, PhD, is an associate professor of anthropology/director of medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Beth Culross, PhD, GCNS-BC, CHSE, is an assistant professor/learning resource center director for the college of nursing at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Melissa Berke, PhD, is an associate dean of the college for communication, fine arts, and media at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Adrian R. Duran, PhD, is a professor of art history at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Daniel N. Hawkins, PhD, is a professor of sociology/director of online development at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Steve Langan, MFA, is an affiliated faculty member in medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Joseph McCaffrey, PhD, is an assistant professor of philosophy at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Amy Morris, PhD, is a professor of art history/director of school for the arts at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
| | - Daniel N Hawkins
- Shaun Horak, DMSc, PA-C, is a PA program associate director/DMSc director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Pamela Dickey, MPAS, PA-C, is a PA program admissions director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Samantha K. Ammons, PhD, is an associate professor of sociology at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- T. Lynne Barone, PhD, is an associate professor of anthropology/director of medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Beth Culross, PhD, GCNS-BC, CHSE, is an assistant professor/learning resource center director for the college of nursing at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Melissa Berke, PhD, is an associate dean of the college for communication, fine arts, and media at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Adrian R. Duran, PhD, is a professor of art history at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Daniel N. Hawkins, PhD, is a professor of sociology/director of online development at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Steve Langan, MFA, is an affiliated faculty member in medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Joseph McCaffrey, PhD, is an assistant professor of philosophy at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Amy Morris, PhD, is a professor of art history/director of school for the arts at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
| | - Steve Langan
- Shaun Horak, DMSc, PA-C, is a PA program associate director/DMSc director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Pamela Dickey, MPAS, PA-C, is a PA program admissions director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Samantha K. Ammons, PhD, is an associate professor of sociology at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- T. Lynne Barone, PhD, is an associate professor of anthropology/director of medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Beth Culross, PhD, GCNS-BC, CHSE, is an assistant professor/learning resource center director for the college of nursing at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Melissa Berke, PhD, is an associate dean of the college for communication, fine arts, and media at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Adrian R. Duran, PhD, is a professor of art history at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Daniel N. Hawkins, PhD, is a professor of sociology/director of online development at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Steve Langan, MFA, is an affiliated faculty member in medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Joseph McCaffrey, PhD, is an assistant professor of philosophy at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Amy Morris, PhD, is a professor of art history/director of school for the arts at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
| | - Joseph McCaffrey
- Shaun Horak, DMSc, PA-C, is a PA program associate director/DMSc director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Pamela Dickey, MPAS, PA-C, is a PA program admissions director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Samantha K. Ammons, PhD, is an associate professor of sociology at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- T. Lynne Barone, PhD, is an associate professor of anthropology/director of medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Beth Culross, PhD, GCNS-BC, CHSE, is an assistant professor/learning resource center director for the college of nursing at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Melissa Berke, PhD, is an associate dean of the college for communication, fine arts, and media at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Adrian R. Duran, PhD, is a professor of art history at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Daniel N. Hawkins, PhD, is a professor of sociology/director of online development at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Steve Langan, MFA, is an affiliated faculty member in medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Joseph McCaffrey, PhD, is an assistant professor of philosophy at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Amy Morris, PhD, is a professor of art history/director of school for the arts at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
| | - Amy Morris
- Shaun Horak, DMSc, PA-C, is a PA program associate director/DMSc director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Pamela Dickey, MPAS, PA-C, is a PA program admissions director/assistant professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Samantha K. Ammons, PhD, is an associate professor of sociology at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- T. Lynne Barone, PhD, is an associate professor of anthropology/director of medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Beth Culross, PhD, GCNS-BC, CHSE, is an assistant professor/learning resource center director for the college of nursing at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, Nebraska
- Melissa Berke, PhD, is an associate dean of the college for communication, fine arts, and media at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Adrian R. Duran, PhD, is a professor of art history at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Daniel N. Hawkins, PhD, is a professor of sociology/director of online development at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Steve Langan, MFA, is an affiliated faculty member in medical humanities at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Joseph McCaffrey, PhD, is an assistant professor of philosophy at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
- Amy Morris, PhD, is a professor of art history/director of school for the arts at University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Omaha, Nebraska
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