The Experiences of Healthcare Students Who Have Been Accused of Breaching Academic Integrity: A Study Protocol

Abstract

Design: A mixed-methods design will be used to collect data for the study, with each stage being of equal importance. Stage one is an online survey and stage two is a series of semi-structured interviews. Context of study: To explore the experiences of healthcare students who have faced allegations of breaching academic integrity, to improve the support provided to these students. Objectives: The main objectives of this study are to explore and describe the experiences of these students to develop an understanding of the areas they need support while going through this process. Study population: Healthcare students studying at a regional university in Australia.