Conference aims to readjust healthcare education programmes to equip students to deliver person-centred care
The WHO and the EU have taken the position that person-centredness is needed for patients to receive good care. But a study that has been done in Sweden shows that only 15% of the care programs here have person-centered care in their program plans. That is why a conference is being organized in Gothenburg in December, where teachers, researchers and students from different universities will meet and learn from each other in order to adjust their training in the health professions to meet the need for person-centred care.
Hi, Catarina Wallengren, Co-ordinator for Learning about Person-centred care in Higher Education (LearnPCC) 12-13 December! What is the conference about?
- This is an academic conference about students’ learning of person-centred care. To meet the growing need for person-centred care, universities worldwide must readjust their healthcare education programmes. By coming together, we can collectively find the best methods to achieve this.
What research will be highlighted during LearnPCC?
- We accept abstracts until 15 June in three key themes: 1. Pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning of person-centredness in healthcare education. 2. Creating compassionate learning environments for students. 3. Translating the theory of person-centredness into practice.
We welcome researchers from various fields, including healthcare, pedagogy, innovation, technology, and more.
Why are you organising a conference on learning about person-centred care right now?
- Both the WHO and the EU have stated that person-centredness is essential for providing high quality patient care. We have done a study in Sweden that revealed that only 15% of the healthcare programs here have person-centred care in their programme plans. We must equip students with the tools they need to deliver ethical and evidence-based care when they enter the workforce. Consequently, efforts are underway to introduce more person-centred care into university education globally.
What will the participants experience during LearnPCC in December?
- The conference will be a place for knowledge sharing and networking. We will have both students and researchers as speakers, and there will be many interactive elements (fishbowls, workshops). Participants working to introduce person-centredness at their institutions will gain tools and networks to establish evidence-based education programmes. Creating permanent structures is crucial, as teaching person-centred care has often relied on the dedication of individual teachers.
TEXT: Amanda Duregård
Learning about Person-centred care in Higher Education (LearnPCC)
12-13 December in Gothenburg
Deadline for abstracts: 15 June.