Amy Bender1, Pamela Walker. 1. Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Canada. amy.bender@utoronto.ca
Abstract
BACKGROUND: An outcome of globalization and internationalization in higher education in the health professions has been increasing global health placements. There is, however, a lack of literature on debriefing and support following these placements. The authors undertook a participatory project to develop peer support and debriefing in a global health nursing elective, during which this gap in literature was addressed. AIMS: The purpose of the project was to develop a peer support component of the course and revise the debriefing component based on results of a previous course evaluation. METHODS: The methods were guided by a participatory approach involving course alumni and included a scoping review and focus groups. RESULTS: The project resulted in development of: (1) a peer support statement and (2) a debriefing framework. CONCLUSIONS: Key lessons about the obligation of appropriate debriefing for students returning from global health placements include importance of affective learning, a pedagogy of discomfort, and global health ethics.
BACKGROUND: An outcome of globalization and internationalization in higher education in the health professions has been increasing global health placements. There is, however, a lack of literature on debriefing and support following these placements. The authors undertook a participatory project to develop peer support and debriefing in a global health nursing elective, during which this gap in literature was addressed. AIMS: The purpose of the project was to develop a peer support component of the course and revise the debriefing component based on results of a previous course evaluation. METHODS: The methods were guided by a participatory approach involving course alumni and included a scoping review and focus groups. RESULTS: The project resulted in development of: (1) a peer support statement and (2) a debriefing framework. CONCLUSIONS: Key lessons about the obligation of appropriate debriefing for students returning from global health placements include importance of affective learning, a pedagogy of discomfort, and global health ethics.
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