Barriers and Facilitators of International Health Care Students' Well-Being in Higher Education: Protocol for a Systematic Integrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

International health care students encounter unique hurdles as they pursue education in foreign countries. These challenges, stemming from adjustment to new cultural environments and stressful academic programs, significantly impact their well-being. Understanding the barriers and facilitators experienced by international health care students is crucial for ensuring their successful integration into academic and professional spheres. Most existing reviews focus on specific populations or disciplines, thus limiting their generalizability.

Objective

This systematic integrative review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of barriers and facilitators of international health care students' well-being in higher education.

Methods

The protocol follows the

SUBMITTER: Xie Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11669885 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature