A Scoping Review Protocol: Biosensor Use in Healthcare Professionals and Education

Biosensors have emerged as valuable tools in healthcare, offering real-time physiological data that enhance patient monitoring, workforce well-being, and educational training. While extensive research has focused on their clinical applications for patient care, less attention has been given to their use among healthcare professionals and students. Understanding how biosensors are integrated into healthcare education and workforce monitoring is critical to optimizing their potential for improving learning outcomes, stress management, and clinical performance.This scoping review aims to systematically explore the literature on biosensor use among healthcare professionals and students in both educational and clinical settings. The review will be conducted following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines to ensure methodological rigor. A comprehensive search will be performed across three databases—PubMed, CINAHL, and ScienceDirect—to identify peer-reviewed studies published in English between 2014 and 2024. Studies will be screened for inclusion based on relevance to biosensor applications in healthcare education and professional practice. Data extraction will focus on study characteristics, biosensor types, measured outcomes, and key findings.Findings from this review will provide insights into biosensor applications, identify research gaps, and inform strategies for integrating biosensor technology into healthcare education and practice. This synthesis will be valuable for educators, healthcare institutions, and researchers aiming to enhance training methodologies and workforce well-being through technology.