"Background:
In postgraduate global healthcare leadership programmes, the integration of evidence-based practice (EBP) competencies is crucial for effective decision-making and improving healthcare outcomes. However, the extent to which these competencies are incorporated remains underexplored.
Objectives:
This scoping review aims to systematically analyse the presence and characteristics of evidence-based practice competencies within postgraduate global healthcare leadership programmes.
Methods:
Following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, a comprehensive search of peer-reviewed and grey literature was conducted in databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ERIC. The search included studies analysing programme structure, effectiveness, impact, or implementation of evidence-based practice competencies and those examining curriculum design, content, teaching methods, and outcome assessments.
Results:
The scoping review provided insights into the current landscape of evidence-based practice competencies education in postgraduate global healthcare leadership programmes. The findings were synthesised and presented, highlighting areas of strength and areas for improvement in evidence-based leadership training.
Conclusions:
This scoping review protocol outlined a systematic approach to address the gap in understanding the integration of evidence-based practice competencies in postgraduate global healthcare leadership programmes. By identifying strengths and areas for enhancement, this review contributes to advancing evidence-based leadership training and ultimately improves healthcare decision-making and outcomes on a global scale."