Beuken JA, Bouwmans ME, Dolmans DH, Hoven MF, Verstegen DM. Qualitative expert evaluation of an educational intervention outline aimed at developing a shared understanding of cross-border healthcare.
GMS JOURNAL FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024;
41:Doc17. [PMID:
38779699 PMCID:
PMC11106574 DOI:
10.3205/zma001672]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
Objectives
Although cross-border healthcare benefits many patients and healthcare professionals, it also poses challenges. To develop a shared understanding of these opportunities and challenges among healthcare professionals, we designed an educational intervention outline and invited experts in healthcare and education to evaluate it. The proposed intervention was based on theoretical principles of authentic, team, and reflective learning.
Methods
Experts (N=11) received a paper outline of the intervention, which was subsequently discussed in individual, semi-structured interviews.
Results
Based on a thematic analysis of the interviews, we identified 4 themes: 1) using the experience you have, 2) learning with the people you work with, 3) taking the time to reflect on the past and future, and 4) adapting the intervention to its context.
Conclusion
According to the experts, the proposed intervention and its three underlying principles can enhance a shared understanding of cross-border healthcare. To unlock its full potential, however, they suggested adjusting the application of learning principles to its specific context. By situating learning in landscapes of practice, the intervention could contribute to the continuous development of cross-border healthcare.
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