Perceived effects of accreditation on education quality and health-related job outcomes: scales validation and correlates in Lebanon
This study validates tools for assessing accreditation's impact on Lebanese health education. Findings emphasize that accreditation status, program choice, and demographics significantly shape perceptions of education quality and career prospects. Effective communication about accreditation may enhance career readiness and suggest potential benefits for employment prospects. These findings emphasize the importance of accreditation as a strategic tool for advancing health education quality and optimizing career prospects in the healthcare sector.
Authors
- Samah Tawil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2980-9933)
- Pascale Salameh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4780-0772)
- Marwan Akel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1419-2934)
- Fouad Sakr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6905-5814)
- Deema Rahme (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4245-9699)
- Chadia Haddad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2413-2684)
- Danielle Saadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9033-4167)
- Randa Aoun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2738-1010)
- Jihan Safwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8602-1042)
- Aline Hajj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0826-6033)
- Rony M. Zeenny (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5443-7780)
- Hala Sacre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6547-6251)
- Samar Merhi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6755-4046)
Institutions
- Lebanese University (LB)
- University of Nicosia (CY)
- Beirut Arab University (LB)
- Ministry of Public Health (LB)
- American University of Beirut Medical Center (LB)
- Institut National de Santé Publique (GN)
- Psychiatric Medical Center (AM)
- Université Laval (CA)
- Lebanese American University (LB)
- Notre Dame University – Louaize (LB)
- Lebanese International University (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07448-5
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.88