Student outcomes in a student-led clinic: Beyond clinical learning

Patrick Broman; Simon  Vaughan; Patrea Andersen; Madeleine  J Cannings; Marrin Haggie; Kendra O'Connor; Kesava Kovanur Sampath; Sarah Tan; Olivia  Webster; Jian Rong  Yao; Sharon Brownie

doi:10.3389/frhs.2026.1884776

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Student outcomes in a student-led clinic: Beyond clinical learning

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Student outcomes in a student-led clinic: Beyond clinical learning

Patrick Broman, Simon Vaughan, Patrea Andersen, Madeleine J Cannings, Marrin Haggie, Kendra O'Connor, Kesava Kovanur Sampath, Sarah Tan, Olivia Webster, Jian Rong Yao, …

Frontiers in Health Services, Vol.6, pp.1-10

2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/frhs.2026.1884776

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Abstract

Health Professions Education

Learning outcome

Student-assisted clinic

Student-led clinic

wellbeing

Introduction: Student-assisted, -run or -led health clinics (SLCs) are increasingly common worldwide, but student outcomes remain under-evaluated, with existing work focused narrowly on clinical and/or academic outcomes.Methods: This study presents the findings of an evaluation of the impact of a student-assisted clinic in New Zealand, on participating students subjective wellbeing, assessed using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), as well as on a range of programme-related intermediate outcomes theorised to support wellbeing, including leadership, communication, and clinical capability. Students undertaking placements at the clinic were surveyed at three time points: at the start, the end, and at six months post-placement.Results: Participating students maintained levels of self-reported wellbeing over placement periods while significantly improving leadership, purpose, cultural connection, and clinical capability. Income and sleep were shown to be key factors related to SWLS scores.Discussion: Student-related outcomes from SLCs may extend beyond clinical care and academic performance, highlighting the value of a more holistic approach to SLC evaluation.

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Title: Student outcomes in a student-led clinic: Beyond clinical learning
Authors: Patrick Broman (Corresponding Author) - Waikato Institute of Technology
Simon Vaughan (Author) - Huber Social (Australia)
Patrea Andersen (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Madeleine J Cannings (Author) - Huber Social (Australia)
Marrin Haggie (Author) - University of Waikato
Kendra O'Connor (Author) - Huber Social (Australia)
Kesava Kovanur Sampath (Author) - RMIT University
Sarah Tan (Author) - Huber Social (Australia)
Olivia Webster (Author) - Huber Social (Australia)
Jian Rong Yao (Author) - Waikato Institute of Technology
Sharon Brownie (Author) - Charles Sturt University
Publication details: Frontiers in Health Services, Vol.6, pp.1-10
Publisher: Frontiers Research Foundation
Date published: 2026
DOI: 10.3389/frhs.2026.1884776
ISSN: 2813-0146
Copyright note: © 2026 Broman, Vaughan, Andersen, Cannings, Haggie, O'Connor, Sampath, Tan, Webster, Brownie and Yap. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
Data Availability: The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors, without undue reservation.
Grant note: The author(s) declared that financial support was received for this work and/or its publication. Development and operation of Te Kotahi Oranga Health | Wellness Centre on Waikato Institute of Technology’s Rotokauri campus was supported by a $1.5 million multi-year Community Impact Grant from Trust Waikato.
Organisation Unit: School of Health
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991266695602621
Output Type: Journal article

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