Mapping student engagement in health professions education policy and decision-making: a scoping review
Abstract Background “Student engagement” (SE) is gaining momentum as an approach to improve the performance of health professions education (HPE). Nevertheless, despite the broad studies about the role of students in various areas, little is known about the role of SE in policy and decision-making a...
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| author | Hanieh Neshastesaz Kashi Salime Goharinezhad Samira Soleimanpour Ali Haji Mohammadi |
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| description | Abstract Background “Student engagement” (SE) is gaining momentum as an approach to improve the performance of health professions education (HPE). Nevertheless, despite the broad studies about the role of students in various areas, little is known about the role of SE in policy and decision-making activities. This study aimed to map SE in policy and decision-making regarding terms and definitions, engagement models, influencing factors, outcomes and achievements, and the interconnection between the influencing factors. Method Five databases (PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Web of Science, and ERIC) were systematically searched from Jan 1, 1990, to Nov 12, 2022. The review was followed according to the Arksey and O’Malley framework for scoping reviews and reported according to the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. We included articles published in English focusing on HPE policy and decision-making. The authors summarized and synthesized the findings into themes, subthemes, tables, and models. Results Of the 22 articles included in the full-text review, terms and definitions were tabled, and three themes were extracted: 1. models of SE, in which 10 studies (45.5%) presented the highly structured formal models as Organizations, 5 studies (22.7%) reported less-structured community and group as Programs, and 7 studies (31.8%) engaged students only in surveys or interviews as Perspective; 2. Factors influencing SE, that were categorized into 7 subthemes: structural, environmental, and motivational factors, member characteristics, training and mentoring, member relationships, valuing and recognizing. 3. Outcomes and achievements of SE related to systems and members. The interconnection between influencing factors is also demonstrated as a conceptual model. Discussion There are various SE models in HPE policy and decision-making, which are mapped and categorized depending on the degree of formality, structuredness, and level of engagement. In our study, three more common SE models in HPE policy and decision-making were investigated. Additionally, these collaborative methods emphasized curriculum development and quality assurance and employed students in these activities. It is worth mentioning that to make SE models more efficient and sustainable, several influencing factors and their interconnections should be considered. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f055e1c83c6c4a23a7d6591946e2cc972024-03-24T12:24:02ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202024-03-0124111210.1186/s12909-024-05283-8Mapping student engagement in health professions education policy and decision-making: a scoping reviewHanieh Neshastesaz Kashi0Salime Goharinezhad1Samira Soleimanpour2Ali Haji Mohammadi3Centre for Educational Research in Medical Sciences (CERMS), Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical SciencesSchool of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care, Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies, The Open University, Walton Hall, Kents HillEducation Development Center (EDC), Iran University of Medical SciencesCentre for Educational Research in Medical Sciences (CERMS), Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical SciencesAbstract Background “Student engagement” (SE) is gaining momentum as an approach to improve the performance of health professions education (HPE). Nevertheless, despite the broad studies about the role of students in various areas, little is known about the role of SE in policy and decision-making activities. This study aimed to map SE in policy and decision-making regarding terms and definitions, engagement models, influencing factors, outcomes and achievements, and the interconnection between the influencing factors. Method Five databases (PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Web of Science, and ERIC) were systematically searched from Jan 1, 1990, to Nov 12, 2022. The review was followed according to the Arksey and O’Malley framework for scoping reviews and reported according to the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. We included articles published in English focusing on HPE policy and decision-making. The authors summarized and synthesized the findings into themes, subthemes, tables, and models. Results Of the 22 articles included in the full-text review, terms and definitions were tabled, and three themes were extracted: 1. models of SE, in which 10 studies (45.5%) presented the highly structured formal models as Organizations, 5 studies (22.7%) reported less-structured community and group as Programs, and 7 studies (31.8%) engaged students only in surveys or interviews as Perspective; 2. Factors influencing SE, that were categorized into 7 subthemes: structural, environmental, and motivational factors, member characteristics, training and mentoring, member relationships, valuing and recognizing. 3. Outcomes and achievements of SE related to systems and members. The interconnection between influencing factors is also demonstrated as a conceptual model. Discussion There are various SE models in HPE policy and decision-making, which are mapped and categorized depending on the degree of formality, structuredness, and level of engagement. In our study, three more common SE models in HPE policy and decision-making were investigated. Additionally, these collaborative methods emphasized curriculum development and quality assurance and employed students in these activities. It is worth mentioning that to make SE models more efficient and sustainable, several influencing factors and their interconnections should be considered.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05283-8Health professions educationMedical educationStudent engagementPolicy-makingDecision-makingScoping review |
| spellingShingle | Hanieh Neshastesaz Kashi Salime Goharinezhad Samira Soleimanpour Ali Haji Mohammadi Mapping student engagement in health professions education policy and decision-making: a scoping review BMC Medical Education Health professions education Medical education Student engagement Policy-making Decision-making Scoping review |
| title | Mapping student engagement in health professions education policy and decision-making: a scoping review |
| title_full | Mapping student engagement in health professions education policy and decision-making: a scoping review |
| title_fullStr | Mapping student engagement in health professions education policy and decision-making: a scoping review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mapping student engagement in health professions education policy and decision-making: a scoping review |
| title_short | Mapping student engagement in health professions education policy and decision-making: a scoping review |
| title_sort | mapping student engagement in health professions education policy and decision making a scoping review |
| topic | Health professions education Medical education Student engagement Policy-making Decision-making Scoping review |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05283-8 |
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