Purpose: This article reveals MPT practicum participant perceptions of the impact that a community-based practicum in a Métis community had on their learning in the area of cultural humility and cultural safety. Method: The impact of this community-based practicum intervention in a Métis community on MPT student education was explored using phenomenological descriptive methodology, with data gathered via exit interviews conducted on completion of the community-based practicum. Concepts of cultural humility and safety from the literature, along with themes emerging from practicum participant interviews, informed the analysis and theme development. Results: Participants' experiences were categorized into three themes: (1) realizing Métis community strengths; (2) learning from experiences and shaping future practice; and (3) prioritizing relationships. Findings support that participants demonstrated the practice of cultural humility as a result of engaging in the community-based practicum. Conclusions: Our results highlight the importance of (1) community engagement, (2) community-informed practicum design based on strong relationships, (3) a backbone of reflective practice, and (4) a base of community and student readiness to support practicum success. These essential elements support a cultural humility approach to implementing MPT practicums in Indigenous communities, as well as a practice in reconciliation.
Purpose: This article reveals MPT practicum participant perceptions of the impact that a community-based practicum in a Métis community had on their learning in the area of cultural humility and cultural safety. Method: The impact of this community-based practicum intervention in a Métis community on MPT student education was explored using phenomenological descriptive methodology, with data gathered via exit interviews conducted on completion of the community-based practicum. Concepts of cultural humility and safety from the literature, along with themes emerging from practicum participant interviews, informed the analysis and theme development. Results:Participants' experiences were categorized into three themes: (1) realizing Métis community strengths; (2) learning from experiences and shaping future practice; and (3) prioritizing relationships. Findings support that participants demonstrated the practice of cultural humility as a result of engaging in the community-based practicum. Conclusions: Our results highlight the importance of (1) community engagement, (2) community-informed practicum design based on strong relationships, (3) a backbone of reflective practice, and (4) a base of community and student readiness to support practicum success. These essential elements support a cultural humility approach to implementing MPT practicums in Indigenous communities, as well as a practice in reconciliation.
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Indigenous health; cultural competence; experiential learning; preceptorship; qualitative research
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