SynthesisBMC cardiovascular disorders2020
Effect of student-led health interventions on patient outcomes for those with cardiovascular disease or cardiovascular disease risk factors: a systematic review.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 49 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Identification and follow up of cardiovascular disease risk factors among participants at a pharmacy student-led screening program.Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy · 2025Article
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- Exploring perceptions of genetic counseling student-run free clinics as an innovative service delivery model to increase access to genetic counseling services.Journal of genetic counseling · 2025Article
- Implementation of a student-run initiative to facilitate multidisciplinary cancer care in Pakistan: the Tumor Board Establishment Facilitation Forum.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Impact of interprofessional student led health clinics for patients, students and educators: a scoping review.Advances in health sciences education : theory and practice · 2025Article
- Characteristics of Student-Led Clinics in the Allied Health Professions: Protocol for a Scoping Review.JMIR research protocols · 2024Article
- Preventative care in student-run free clinics: a narrative review on feasibility, ethics, and recommendations.BMC medical education · 2024Review
- Student perspectives on student-led family medicine clinics in Qatar: a descriptive qualitative study.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Evaluating Allied Health Clinical Placement Performance: Protocol for a Modified Delphi Study.JMIR research protocols · 2023Article
- Identification of alternative topics to diversify medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy student theses: a mixed method study.BMC medical education · 2023Article
- Patient Outcomes from Student-Run Health Services: An Integrative Review.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2022Review
- Student-Led discharge counseling program for High-Risk medications in a teaching hospital in Saudi Arabia: A pilot study.Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society · 2021Article
- Improving Quality of Life in Underserved Communities: A Case from Humanity Initiative's Student-Led Clinics.Journal of medical education and curricular developmentArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAs the need for health care services rise, alternative service delivery models such as student-led health interventions become attractive alternatives to alleviate the burden on healthcare. Predominantly, student-led health interventions were free clinics servicing socially disadvantaged communities in the USA. A 2015 systematic review identified that students value these student-run clinics and reported skill and knowledge attainment from participating. Previous research has reported on patient satisfaction outcomes, but less frequently about the clinical outcomes patients accrue from these student-delivered services. As cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, this review aimed to explore the effectiveness of student-led health interventions through examining their impact on objective clinical outcomes, using the case of patients at risk of, or with, cardiovascular disease.
methodsA systematic literature search was conducted in eight electronic databases to identify student-led health interventions conducted on adults with a cardiovascular disease risk factor or established cardiovascular disease, and a clinical outcome of interest. Through double-blinded screening and data extraction, sixteen studies were identified for synthesis.
resultsThe majority of student-led health interventions for patients at risk of cardiovascular disease demonstrated a positive impact on patient health. Statistically significant changes amongst patients at risk of cardiovascular disease appeared to be associated with student-led individualised intervention or group-based interventions amongst patients with diabetes or those who are overweight or obese. The evidence was of moderate quality, as included studies lacked a control group for comparison and detail to enable the intervention to be replicated.
conclusionsFuture research applying a student-led health intervention through a randomised control trial, with rigorous reporting of both student and patient interventions and outcomes, are required to further understand the effectiveness of this alternative service delivery model.
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