Bioethical knowledge in students and health professionals: a systematic review
IntroductionBioethics training is essential for healthcare professionals as it enables them to address ethical dilemmas in their clinical practice. However, there is still a lack of rigorous teaching programs, and assessing bioethical knowledge poses challenges.Methodology:Systematic review using th...
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| author | Francisco Javier González-Blázquez Antonio Ruiz-Hontangas Clara López-Mora |
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| description | IntroductionBioethics training is essential for healthcare professionals as it enables them to address ethical dilemmas in their clinical practice. However, there is still a lack of rigorous teaching programs, and assessing bioethical knowledge poses challenges.Methodology:Systematic review using the PRISMA method.ResultsAnalysis of 27 studies reveals a lack of ethical knowledge and skills among healthcare professionals and students. Specific training in bioethics is effective in developing bioethical competencies. Different approaches have been employed, including integrated training in academic curricula and intensive or ongoing programs. The results demonstrate improvements in knowledge, attitudes, and ethical values, although regularly updating these courses is recommended.ConclusionSpecific training, institutional support, and considering regional and disciplinary differences are necessary to enhance ethics in the practice of healthcare professionals.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023437146, identifier CRD42023437146 |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4b4fdc23a70849119ac85917ff92633f2024-04-10T11:55:20ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Medicine2296-858X2024-04-011110.3389/fmed.2024.12523861252386Bioethical knowledge in students and health professionals: a systematic reviewFrancisco Javier González-BlázquezAntonio Ruiz-HontangasClara López-MoraIntroductionBioethics training is essential for healthcare professionals as it enables them to address ethical dilemmas in their clinical practice. However, there is still a lack of rigorous teaching programs, and assessing bioethical knowledge poses challenges.Methodology:Systematic review using the PRISMA method.ResultsAnalysis of 27 studies reveals a lack of ethical knowledge and skills among healthcare professionals and students. Specific training in bioethics is effective in developing bioethical competencies. Different approaches have been employed, including integrated training in academic curricula and intensive or ongoing programs. The results demonstrate improvements in knowledge, attitudes, and ethical values, although regularly updating these courses is recommended.ConclusionSpecific training, institutional support, and considering regional and disciplinary differences are necessary to enhance ethics in the practice of healthcare professionals.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023437146, identifier CRD42023437146https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1252386/fullbioethicstrainingassessmenthealthcare professionalsethical skillbioethical competencies |
| spellingShingle | Francisco Javier González-Blázquez Antonio Ruiz-Hontangas Clara López-Mora Bioethical knowledge in students and health professionals: a systematic review Frontiers in Medicine bioethics training assessment healthcare professionals ethical skill bioethical competencies |
| title | Bioethical knowledge in students and health professionals: a systematic review |
| title_full | Bioethical knowledge in students and health professionals: a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Bioethical knowledge in students and health professionals: a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bioethical knowledge in students and health professionals: a systematic review |
| title_short | Bioethical knowledge in students and health professionals: a systematic review |
| title_sort | bioethical knowledge in students and health professionals a systematic review |
| topic | bioethics training assessment healthcare professionals ethical skill bioethical competencies |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1252386/full |
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