F1000Research· 2026Q1
Clinical and Mental Health Challenges Experienced by Nursing Students During Clinical Placements: A Scoping Review Protocol
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This scoping review protocol outlines a plan to map the evidence on clinical and mental health challenges faced by nursing students during clinical placements, focusing on the overlap between these factors.
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Key points
- The review protocol aims to map evidence on clinical and mental health challenges in nursing students during clinical placements.
- It will employ the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews, searching PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and Google Scholar.
- The review will focus on the overlap between clinical and mental health challenges, guided by the Population–Concept–Context framework.
- Data will be synthesized descriptively and thematically, reported following PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines.
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Abstract
Background Clinical placements are essential in nursing education because they enable students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world healthcare settings. However, nursing students frequently encounter clinical and mental health challenges that may negatively affect their learning and well-being. Previous reviews have investigated the emotional experiences associated with clinical placements. However, this proposed review stands out for clearly outlining both clinical and mental challenges, as well as the contexts in which these factors overlap. Objective This scoping review aims to map the extent, nature, and distribution of evidence on clinical and mental health challenges experienced by nursing students during clinical placements. Methods The review will be conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews. PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and Google Scholar will be searched, with no date restrictions. Eligibility will be guided by the Population–Concept–Context framework. Two independent reviewers will screen records using predefined eligibility criteria. Data will be charted using a standardized, pilot-tested extraction form and synthesized descriptively and thematically. The completed scoping review will be reported in accordance with the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews. Expected results The review is expected to identify the main clinical and mental health challenges experienced by nursing students during clinical placements, factors influencing these challenges, and gaps in the existing literature.
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