Study 1: Active and Direct Patient participation in Health Professions Education: A Narrative Overview of literature from the Global South

Methods

A narrative review of literature was conducted, utilizing a systematic search of multiple electronic databases, 3,966 abstracts were identified, and 80 full texts were reviewed. Ultimately, five papers were included in the final corpus. Results: The selected studies were set in five GS countries, involving undergraduate, postgraduate medical, and pharmacy training.

Real patients, their caregivers and Standardized patients acted as teachers or assessors focusing on learners' history taking, communication skills, and professionalism. Challenges included cultural sensitivity and safety concerns, e.g. during home visits. Educators faced difficulties in Patient recruitment, training, and compensation.

Conclusion & practice implications Active and direct patient involvement in HPE within GS contexts remain limited. Current efforts focus on patients as teachers or assessors, with little contribution to educational design, instruction, and mentoring. Educators may be overlooking the potential of diverse cultural perspectives to enhance Patient engagement in HPE, making this a valuable area for future research.

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