African Journal of Health Professions Education
Scope & Guideline
Shaping Tomorrow's Healthcare Leaders
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interprofessional Education (IPE):
The journal emphasizes research on interprofessional education, exploring how collaborative learning among various health professions enhances educational outcomes and ultimately improves patient care. - Curriculum Development and Evaluation:
A core focus is on the development, implementation, and evaluation of health professions curricula, ensuring they meet contemporary health needs and integrate innovative teaching methodologies. - Impact of Technology on Education:
The journal investigates the role of technology in health professions education, including the use of online learning platforms, simulations, and digital tools to enhance learning experiences. - Community Engagement and Service Learning:
Research on the integration of community engagement and service learning into health education is prominent, highlighting the importance of real-world experiences in shaping competent health professionals. - Sustainability and Planetary Health:
The journal addresses emerging topics such as sustainability and planetary health within health professions education, reflecting on the need for curricula that prepare students to tackle environmental health challenges. - COVID-19 Response and Adaptation:
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health professions education has been a significant theme, examining how institutions have adapted teaching and assessment methods in response to the crisis.
Trending and Emerging
- Integration of Planetary Health in Education:
There is a growing emphasis on incorporating planetary health and sustainability into health professions curricula, recognizing the interconnectedness of environmental and public health. - Innovative Assessment Techniques:
Emerging themes include the exploration of innovative assessment methods, such as the use of simulation and virtual assessments, particularly in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. - Community-Based Learning and Engagement:
Research is increasingly focused on community-based learning opportunities, highlighting the importance of real-world experiences in training competent and socially accountable health professionals. - Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning:
The integration of technology into health professions education is trending, with studies exploring online learning, virtual simulations, and digital tools that enhance educational delivery and engagement. - Mental Health and Well-Being of Students:
There is an increasing focus on the mental health and well-being of health professions students, reflecting a broader awareness of the importance of psychological support in educational settings.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Lecturing Methods:
There is a noticeable decrease in publications focusing on traditional lecturing methods as educational institutions shift towards more interactive and student-centered learning approaches. - Single-Disciplinary Focus:
Research that solely focuses on single health disciplines without considering interprofessional approaches has become less common, reflecting a broader trend towards collaborative education. - Basic Science Education:
Papers specifically centered on basic science education, such as foundational science courses, are less frequently published, indicating a possible shift towards more integrated and applied health education topics. - Assessment of Knowledge Retention:
Studies focusing solely on knowledge retention without linking to practical application and skills development appear to be less prevalent, as emphasis grows on competency-based education. - Evaluation of Traditional Clinical Training:
Research evaluating traditional clinical training methods is declining, as newer methodologies, including simulation and community-based learning, gain more attention.
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