Publications by authors named "Michal Shalev"

Article Synopsis
  • Developing a strong professional identity is key for healthcare professionals, influenced by critical social perspectives, especially regarding disabled individuals.
  • This study investigates how disabled students and clinicians in healthcare shape their professional identity through in-depth interviews, revealing two main aspects: identity formation processes' context and identity navigation between professional and disability identities.
  • The findings highlight the need for supportive environments to aid disabled students and practitioners in negotiating their identities, suggesting a re-evaluation of professionalism concepts in healthcare.
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Social support is vital in promoting the health, well-being, and performance of students and clinicians in health professions. Health settings' demanding and competitive nature imposes unique challenges on students and clinicians with disabilities. This paper aims to explore the trajectories and experiences of social support interactions amongst students and clinicians with disabilities in health professions.

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