Participatory learning and action (PLA) to improve health outcomes in high-income settings: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Participatory learning and action (PLA) is a form of group reflection and learning with documented efficacy in low-income countries to improve social and health outcomes. PLA represents both a learning philosophy and a practical framework that could be applied to a variety of contexts. To date, PLA has not been widely implemented within high-income countries (HICs) to improve health and health-related outcomes. We aim to synthesise the literature currently available by means of a systematic review to form a foundation for future applications of PLA methodology in HICs.

Methods and analysis

Two reviewers will independently search predefined terms in the following electronic bibliographic databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and Cochrane Library. The search terms wi

SUBMITTER: Allaham S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8886484 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature