A scoping review of patient-led teaching of health professions students

Abstract

Patients with chronic health conditions may become experts in their own conditions. Thus, utilising patients as teachers, with autonomy over taught content, may better prepare students to deliver patient-centred care. A scoping review following Arksey and O'Malley and Joanna Briggs Institute framework was performed. A total of 2162 articles were identified and 28 unique studies were included. Patient teacher programmes range from single, short 1- to 2-h tutorials to longitudinal community-based programmes. These programmes are mutually beneficial for students, improving awareness of all patient-centred domains, and patients feel empowered by their roles in education.