The Hui Process – an initial examination into speech-language therapy and audiology student perspectives
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22431069 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Katrina Mcgarr (University of Canterbury), Willow Banbrook (University of Canterbury), Emma Quigan (0000-0001-9964-9739, Massey University), Kate Cook (0000-0003-2726-8958, University of Canterbury, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-02 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Speech, Language and Hearing (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2050-571X • E-ISSN: 2050-5728 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/2050571x.2026.2662030 |
| OpenAlex | W7160405432 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 35 |
The Hui Process is a Māori framework designed initially for medical students to enhance their interactions with patients, particularly when working with Māori (Lacey et al., Citation2011). This study examined Speech-Language Therapy (SLT) and Audiology student perspectives and experiences of engaging with the Hui Process. This research employed a qualitative and Kaupapa Māori approach. This involved the conduct of semi-structured interviews around the perspectives and experiences of students on using the Hui Process in clinical practice. Fifteen participants who had recently graduated from completing a Bachelors or Masters of Speech-Language Pathology, or Masters of Audiology, were involved in this study. The interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. Three themes were generated, and the findings suggest that whakawhanaungatanga is central to the student experience of following the Hui Process, shaping how students build meaningful connections with those they work with. Educators are pivotal in influencing whether and how students use the Hui Process in placement settings. The students reported varied learning experiences, highlighting the need for more applied, practice-based, and individualized teaching approaches to support understanding and application. This study highlights how speech-language therapy and Audiology students engage with the Hui Process in clinical practice. Strengthening educator capability, increasing opportunities for applied learning, and supporting flexible, student-centered teaching approaches may enhance student confidence and consistency in using the Hui Process in culturally safe ways.
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