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Title
School-based multidisciplinary student-led clinics in health and Australian accreditation standards: A scoping review
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008:
Author(s)
Publication Date
2023
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008
Early Online Version
Open Access
Yes
Abstract
<p><b>Introduction:</b> Student-led clinics can provide health services to marginalised groups where service offerings are sparse or difficult to access, such as rural areas. Offering these services to children and young people can promote health and well-being by addressing the individual challenges and the social determinants of health. There is uncertainty, however, as to whether student-led clinics can meet Australian accreditation standards for health professionals completing degree programs.</p> <p><b>Objective:</b> This study aims to determine the capacity for health student placements in school-based student-led clinics to meet accreditation standards.</p> <p><b>Design:</b> A systematic scoping review was conducted based on Arksey and O'Malley's framework and the PRISMA-ScR statement.</p> <p><b>Setting:</b> Several databases were examined, including Ebsco (Academic Source and CINAHL), ProQuest (PsycINFO, ERIC) and grey literature sources along with a desktop review of accreditation standards across seven health disciplines. Two independent reviewers screened eligible studies.</p> <p><b>Findings:</b> The search retrieved 1037 records with 65 full-text papers assessed for eligibility. Eleven papers met the inclusion criteria. Based on the evidence, both nursing and exercise and sports science accreditation standards were best suited to student-led clinics.</p> <p><b>Discussion:</b> Although broad categories of work-integrated learning activities were applied, it appears feasible to expect accreditation standards for health disciplines at an Australian university to be a good fit for health student-led school based clinics.</p> <p><b>Conclusion:</b> Increasing health student placement opportunities within studentled clinics can improve the health and well-being of children and young people in regional, rural and remote (RRR) areas of Australia who may otherwise have limited access to allied health services.</p>
Publication Type
Journal Article
Source of Publication
Australian Journal of Rural Health, p. 1-16
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020
2023-10-27
Place of Publication
Australia
ISSN
1440-1584
1038-5282
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020
Peer Reviewed
Yes
HERDC Category Description
Peer Reviewed
Yes
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