Transforming care for people with disabilities: Improving quality and reducing barriers through clinical education
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Allison Edwards, DrPH, Undergraduate Studies, Cizik School of Nursing: University of Texas Houston, Houston, Texas, USA; Lisa Thomas, DNP, APRN, CNS, CRRN, Graduate Studies, Cizik School of Nursing: The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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Inclusion of disability education in nursing curricula is limited. The literature reveals that frequent and repeated clinical exposure of students to people with disabilities(PWD)impacts attitudes, knowledge and skills. A disability fellowship for nursing students was established to diminish barriers which improve PWD's health outcomes and decrease disparities.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Keywords | Attitudes; Nursing Students; People with Disabilities |
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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