5-2. Enhancing Medical Education for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Patient Care: A Case Study at Juntendo University's Faculty of Medicine
- VernacularTitle:5-2. 順天堂大学医学部の取り組み : ろう・難聴者への医療提供から得る学び
- Author:
Yuko TAKEDA
1
;
Yutaka OSUGI
2
Author Information
- Keywords: deaf and hard-of-hearing people; social determinants of health (SDH); experiential learning; transformative learning
- From:Medical Education 2024;55(2):128-131
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
- Abstract: At Juntendo University, we offer an elective program for third-year medical students to explore social determinants of health (SDH). Among the topics is ensuring healthcare access for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients. We have implemented role-playing in outpatient clinic scenarios to simulate language barriers. In these role-plays, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and use sign language take on the role of healthcare professional, while the students assume the role of patient. This original program was developed by the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Through participation in the program, students learn sign language and deaf culture while having a transformative learning experience that helps them recognize unconscious biases within themselves.
