Journal article
Readiness for professional practice among health professions education graduates: a systematic review
Frontiers in medicine, Vol.11, p.1472834
2024
PMID: 39582978
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Abstract
Readiness to practice is the state of being prepared and capable of engaging in professional activities in a specific field. Graduates of healthcare professions require a diverse set of skills, knowledge and attitudes to meet the demands of complex healthcare settings. This systematic review provides a comprehensive analysis of readiness for professional practice among graduates of health professions education. It encompasses a wide range of articles published between 2013 and 2024, incorporating various health professions and utilizing a combination of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs. The review identified 93 studies from 32 diverse countries. The review revealed that factors influencing readiness to practice, include individual capabilities, the workplace context, and educational provision. It also explored strategies to enhance readiness to practice. The findings underscore the significance of addressing challenges such as lack of confidence, stress, communication, time management, job satisfaction, clinical experience, academic workload, teaching quality, mentorship and curriculum design. This comprehensive analysis serves as a valuable resource for healthcare educators, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to optimize the preparedness of graduates for the complexities of contemporary healthcare environments. Future studies should explore the interactions between readiness to practice stakeholders' perception of the educational curriculum, and the quality of support in the professional practice environment.
Details
- Title
- Readiness for professional practice among health professions education graduates: a systematic review
- Creators
- Katie Wynne - University of Newcastle AustraliaFelista Mwangi - University of Newcastle AustraliaOyepeju Onifade - University of Newcastle AustraliaOmotola Abimbola - University of Newcastle AustraliaFiona Jones - University of Newcastle AustraliaJulie Burrows - Tamworth HospitalMarita Lynagh - University of Newcastle AustraliaTazeen Majeed - University of Newcastle AustraliaDileep Sharma - University of Newcastle AustraliaElizabeth Bembridge - University of Newcastle AustraliaMichelle Stubbs - University of Newcastle AustraliaCarla Sunner - University of Newcastle AustraliaJessica Bergmann - University of Newcastle AustraliaTanmay Bagade - University of Newcastle AustraliaBunmi S. Malau-Aduli - University of Newcastle AustraliaACHIEVE Network
- Publication Details
- Frontiers in medicine, Vol.11, p.1472834
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media Sa
- Number of pages
- 16
- Grant note
- School of Medicine and Public Health Research Funding Scheme, University of Newcastle; University of Newcastle
- Identifiers
- 991013372724002368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article