Linguistic and cultural barriers are the most frequently mentioned challenges CALD students face in SBL¶

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Currency · newest study 2025 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person · recheck by 2030: baselines and conditions change

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q2 i? Linguistic and cultural barriers were the most frequently mentioned challenges, hindering engagement in simulation. → Zhang Luocheng 2025

Evidence¶

Zhang Luocheng 2025¶

Zhang Luocheng, Patterson Freyr, Penman Adriana, Forbes Roma. (2025). Understanding simulation-based learning for health professions students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: a scoping review. Advances in Health Sciences Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10459-024-10384-6

q2 · i? · review · r3

Thematic synthesis across included studies identified "linguistic and cultural barriers being the most frequently mentioned challenges", including struggles with medical terminology, unfamiliar accents, and cultural norms around gender care.

"A range of additional barriers inherent to SBL participation were identified by health professions students from CALD backgrounds, with linguistic and cultural barriers being the most frequently mentioned challenges"

Discussion¶

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