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The Effectiveness of Peer Education, Mentorship and Role‐Playing Approaches in Developing Clinical Skills Among Iranian Nursing Students: A Systematic Review

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: Background and Aims: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of peer education, mentorship, and role play approaches in developing clinical skills in nursing students. Methods: We conducted a systematic review using specific criteria to identify randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental focused on nursing students. From the period 2000 to November 28, 2024, six databases, namely Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane, and Google Scholar, were searched through search strategy and the use of Boolean operators. Results: After screening 1821 titles and abstracts, 22 full texts were reviewed, and 6 studies were included in the final analysis. The findings revealed that mentorship significantly improved nursing students' clinical competencies compared to other methods. Role-playing effectively enhanced practical skills such as CPR and triage. Peer education fostered collaboration and confidence but demonstrated inconsistent results in enhancing clinical skills. Conclusion: Mentorship is the most effective method for improving clinical skills, while role-playing excels in practical training. Peer education supports collaboration with inconsistent results. Integrating these methods can enhance nursing education. Further research is needed for broader validation.

Source: Health Science Reports

DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.71665

Authors: Asma Ghonchehpour, Mina Alipoor, Zakieh Farmitani, Fereshteh Ghorbani, Esmat Nouhi

Institutions: Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Medical Education

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,280