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August 23, 2026Health EducationOpen Access

Evaluating the impact of a training module for pre-professional health students in the delivery of clinical prevention and physical activity behaviour change

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ELEmily LehmanGHGenevieve N. HealyRFRoma Forbes

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Mixed-methods evaluation demonstrates improved clinical prevention confidence in health students, highlighting the value of interprofessional placement modules.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the impact of a placement-embedded training module on pre-professional health students' perceived knowledge, skills, and confidence in clinical prevention and physical activity behaviour change.
  • Implemented a two-part module (online theory plus mid-placement interprofessional case discussion and reflective practice) at a type 2 diabetes allied health service in Queensland, Australia.
  • Conducted a mixed-methods evaluation using pre- (n = 44) and post-placement (n = 41) surveys, feedback surveys (n = 36), and semi-structured interviews with students (n = 15), clinical educators (n = 2), and interest-holders (n = 2).
  • Surveys showed statistically significant improvements across all domains—clinical prevention, behaviour change, and physical activity—in student knowledge, skills, and confidence (p < 0.001).
  • Qualitative analysis revealed enhanced interprofessional collaboration and clinical communication, while highlighting the need for varied case studies and organizational support to improve scalability.

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Lehman et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8aadc57677a3411444621bhttps://doi.org/10.1108/he-01-2026-0006
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