Overcoming barriers to equality, diversity, inclusivity, and sense of belonging in healthcare education: the Underrepresented Groups’ Experiences in Osteopathic Training (UrGEnT) mixed methods study.

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Draper-Rodi, J., Abbey, H., Hammond, J.A., Thomson, O.P., Brownhill, K., MacMillan, A., Fabusuyi, Y. and Vogel, S. 2024. Overcoming barriers to equality, diversity, inclusivity, and sense of belonging in healthcare education: the Underrepresented Groups’ Experiences in Osteopathic Training (UrGEnT) mixed methods study. BMC Medical Education. 24 (1), p. 642. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05404-3
AuthorsDraper-Rodi, J., Abbey, H., Hammond, J.A., Thomson, O.P., Brownhill, K., MacMillan, A., Fabusuyi, Y. and Vogel, S.
Abstract

Background: Individuals from minority groups have historically faced social injustices. Those from underrepresented groups have been less likely to access both healthcare services and higher education. Little is known about the experiences of underrepresented students during their undergraduate studies in osteopathy in the UK. The aim of this project was to explore awareness of cultural diversity and beliefs about patients from underrepresented groups in current osteopathic educational environments and evaluate students' preparedness to manage patients from diverse groups. The project also aimed to investigate the educational experiences of students from underrepresented backgrounds during their training and their opinions on changes that could support better levels of recruitment and achievement. The findings were discussed with stakeholders in interactive workshops with the aim to develop recommendations for action and change.

Methods: A transformative action research paradigm informed this mixed methods project. It included: 1/ a survey of students from all seven osteopathic educational providers in the UK using the Multidimensional Cultural Humility Scale (MCHS); 2/ a series of focus groups with students from underrepresented groups (women, students with disabilities, students from minority ethnic backgrounds, and students identifying as LGBTQIA+); and 3/ a workshop forum to discuss findings.

Results: A total of 202 participants completed the MCHS and demographic questionnaire and seven focus groups were conducted. A model was developed to describe participants' training experiences comprising two main themes: institutional contextual obstacles (with four sub-themes) and underrepresented students' conceptual understanding of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). Recommendations for change identified in the workshops were based on three topics: institutions, staff, and students.

Conclusion: Our findings confirm conclusions from other institutions that staff education is urgently needed to create and maintain equitable, inclusive environments in osteopathic educational institutions in the UK to support all students, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Institutional EDI processes and policies also need to be clarified or modified to ensure their usefulness, accessibility, and implementation.

KeywordsDisability; Equity diversity and inclusion; Ethnic minorities; LGBTQIA+; Oppressed; Osteopathic undergraduate education; Social justice; Transformative action research; Underrepresented people; Women
Year2024
JournalBMC Medical Education
Journal citation24 (1), p. 642
PublisherSpringer Nature
ISSN1472-6920
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05404-3
Official URLhttps://bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12909-024-05404-3
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