The healthcare sector remains dynamic and will continue to grow in the coming years, creating new professions and transforming existing ones. Those working in this sector have to live with the awareness that, in 25 years from now, the knowledge they have today will be less applicable, or at least not applicable in the same way.
So what does this dynamism mean for healthcare professions and the training courses for these professions? In what direction do the training courses need to develop so that graduates are prepared for the working world? What does the increasing job specialisation mean for students’ ability to work in a team? What consequences do the internet and the (would-be) knowledgeable patient have on job requirements and, thus too, on the courses being taught?
Careum’s commemorative publication takes a closer at these questions. In the first section, the social historical developments of nursing are addressed, starting from the creation of the Careum Foundation in 1882 right up to today, and looking at the healthcare profession as a reflection of society’s understanding of health and as a role model.
The second – and more comprehensive – part of the book looks at future-oriented issues. On behalf of Careum, the highly reputable Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute developed two scenarios for the healthcare sector in 25 years time – one positive and progressive scenario, and one conservative and reserved scenario. The scenarios focus primarily on the developments of the major drivers in the political world, society, medical technology and the economy.
Seven specialists from both at home and abroad assess the scenarios with regard to their significance and relevance for both training institutes and training courses in the healthcare sector.
Their assessments bring an incredible number of similarities to light – which goes to show that certain developments will very probably come to pass. Careum has summarised these common points and formulated five related theories that will shape the future of education in the healthcare sector:
“Staying healthy rather than getting healthy.”
“Knowledge is power. The know-it-all patient is coming.”
“Specialising as generalists.”
“Working in a team and interprofessionally are set to become more important.”
“Knowledge needs to be permanently refreshed.”
The book is available from the Careum publishing house for CHF 35.–.
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