Experiential Learning Methods for Patient Safety in Undergraduate Medical Education: A Scoping Review Protocol

Patient safety education equips future healthcare professionals with the skills to reduce medical errors and improve healthcare outcomes. It involves experiential learning methods (ELMs) to give students practical insights into patient safety principles. ELMs such as role-playing, case studies, and simulation-based learning engage learners with real-world scenarios and promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential to patient safety. However, the wide range of ELMs and their effectiveness in enhancing patient safety competencies remain unclear. This scoping review aims to map the diverse range of ELMs used globally in undergraduate medical education for patient safety and to study their impact on the development of knowledge, skills, and behaviours aligned with the WHO Patient Safety Curriculum Guide. The review will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) framework and adhere to PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Two independent reviewers, supported by three additional team members, will supervise the study selection and evidence charting processes. The findings will highlight critical factors for integrating ELMs into medical curricula to enhance patient safety education and distribute it through journal publications and conferences targeting educators and policymakers.