Peer Support Among Nursing Students During Hospital-Based Clinical Placements: A Scoping Review

The findings underscore the significant role of peer interactions in clinical learning, positioning peer support as a key component of nursing education. They highlight opportunities for educators to design and support collaborative learning environments, while also emphasizing the need for further research to inform the implementation and evaluation of structured peer support strategies in nursing education.

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Western Journal of Nursing Research
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2026-03-13
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https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459261425304
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Mental Health and Patient Involvement
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Peer Support Among Nursing Students During Hospital-Based Clinical Placements: A Scoping Review

Frances Gallagher, Charles Bilodeau, Emilie Léger, Marjolaine Dionne Merlin
Western Journal of Nursing Research
Mental Health and Patient Involvement
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Peer Support Among Nursing Students During Hospital-Based Clinical Placements: A Scoping Review

Frances Gallagher, Charles Bilodeau, Emilie Léger, Marjolaine Dionne Merlin
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Abstract

The findings underscore the significant role of peer interactions in clinical learning, positioning peer support as a key component of nursing education. They highlight opportunities for educators to design and support collaborative learning environments, while also emphasizing the need for further research to inform the implementation and evaluation of structured peer support strategies in nursing education.

Western Journal of Nursing Research
Université de Sherbrooke (CA), Université de Moncton (CA)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 27%
Mental Health and Patient Involvement
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