JMIR Publications

ABSTRACT

Background:

The current international context, marked by complex global challenges, necessitates the rapid intervention of Higher Education Institutions to contribute to social transformation. Medical education, in particular, is undergoing significant changes influenced by various factors, including the evolving healthcare environment and shifting social expectations. Socio-emotional skills are increasingly recognized as essential competencies for medical professionals, contributing to better patient care, improved communication, and enhanced teamwork.

Objective:

This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current literature on strategies employed by medical students to develop and promote their socio-emotional skills in academic and hospital settings

Methods:

The review will be conducted according to the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute and the results will be presented in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR. The review will focus on medical students as the population of interest, with the concept being competency development or promotion strategies used to enhance socio-emotional skills, and the context being strategies employed in academic and hospital environments.

Results:

A narrative synthesis with summary tables will be used to describe our findings.

Conclusions:

The findings of this review may have significant implications for medical education curricula, informing the integration of socio-emotional skill development alongside traditional medical knowledge and technical skills. Furthermore, the review may uncover gaps in the existing literature, highlighting areas that require further research and investigation. By synthesizing the available evidence, this scoping review will contribute to the growing body of knowledge on the importance of socio-emotional skills in medical education and support the development of well-equipped medical professionals. Clinical Trial: Open Science Framework: https://osf.io/zm6ba.