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Structural competency curriculum in health sciences education: a scoping review protocol.

Victoria M Gholar1,2, Michelle Palokas1,2, Robin Christian1,2

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA.

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|November 1, 2021
PubMed
Summary

This scoping review examines structural competency training in health sciences programs. It explores implementation, evaluation, and outcomes of this training for health professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Professions Education
  • Public Health
  • Social Determinants of Health

Background:

  • Structural competency, introduced in 2014, trains health professionals to recognize how societal structures impact health.
  • Evidence suggests structural competency training benefits health science students.
  • Addressing population-level health requires interdisciplinary collaboration on structural factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the literature on structural competency implementation and evaluation in health sciences programs.
  • To summarize documented outcomes of structural competency training.
  • To identify best practices for integrating structural competency into health education.

Main Methods:

  • Scoping review of studies on structural competency training in health sciences programs.

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  • Inclusion of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate trainees.
  • Comprehensive database search (MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, etc.) and grey literature.
  • Data extraction and synthesis by two independent reviewers.

    • Main Results:

    • The review synthesizes findings on the application and assessment of structural competency education.
    • Identifies key themes in the implementation and outcomes of structural competency training.
    • Highlights the benefits and challenges associated with structural competency curricula.

    Conclusions:

    • Structural competency training is a valuable component of health professions education.
    • Further research is needed to refine evaluation methods and demonstrate long-term impact.
    • Integrating structural competency is crucial for addressing health inequities.