Perceptions, experiences, barriers, facilitators, learning outcomes, and modes of assessment of digital clinical placements for pre-registration physiotherapy students internationally: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The shift to digital clinical placements for physiotherapy education due to COVID-19 prompts a need for evaluation of current evidence. Existing studies highlight benefits of digital technology in clinical placements, but lack of a systematic review focused on pre-registration physiotherapy students is a key gap. This systematic review will address this gap by synthesizing the evidence for digital clinical placements for pre-registration physiotherapy students internationally.

Methods and analysis

This systematic review is designed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) statement and Cochrane Handbook - it is registered on PROSPERO (CRD42024571696). Search terms will be adapted to each database, including

SUBMITTER: McConnell J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841889 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature