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Jane Holstein is a lecturer and teacher researcher at Linköping University, where she specializes in educating future occupational therapists. Her research mainly focuses on cultural competence among healthcare professionals, particularly occupational therapists in Sweden. Holstein's scholarly work emphasizes the importance of self-assessment and the development of research-based education programs to foster cultural competence. She has used psychometrically tested instruments like the Cultural Competence Assessment Instrument – Swedish version (CCAI-S) to evaluate learning in clinical and research settings. The educational program she leads, 'Practicing Cultural Competence in Healthcare,' includes four course modules delivered in both digital and physical formats. Holstein also teaches in the Occupational Therapy program at the undergraduate and advanced Master's levels with a focus on E-health. Additionally, she has extensive experience supervising tutorial groups and coordinating instructional efforts related to diversity, cultural competence, and participation in educational design. Throughout her career, she has received notable accolades, including the 'Excellent Inspiration' award in 2012, recognizing her contributions to inspiring students in her field.
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