Using Poverty Simulations to Drive Student to Address Social Impediments in Health Care.

Understanding poverty and related social determinants is an important component of health profession training so that students understand how to care for under-resourced communities. This study assessed the impact of poverty simulations on students' self-efficacy to practice in vulnerable communitie...

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Publicado en:Journal of Poverty Vol. 28; no. 4; pp. 263 - 277
Autor principal: Taylor, Jennifer
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun/Jul2024
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Sumario:Understanding poverty and related social determinants is an important component of health profession training so that students understand how to care for under-resourced communities. This study assessed the impact of poverty simulations on students' self-efficacy to practice in vulnerable communities. We used a retrospective study to evaluate the influence of a poverty simulation students' knowledge, skills, and intent to serve in under resourced communities. Data analysis (n = 650) demonstrated significant improvements around care team collaboration and how a patient's background impacts their overall health care. The project identified an effective strategy to help students build self-efficacy to practice in under-resourced communities.