Nursing

Library science

Psychological intervention

Health care

Health professions

Social psychology

Knowledge acquisition

Continuing education

Inclusion (mineral)

Pedagogy

Computer science

PsycINFO

Psychology

Political science

MEDLINE

Medicine

Medical education

Knowledge management

Subject (documents)

Allied health professions

CINAHL

JMIR Medical Education

Background: Microlearning, the acquisition of knowledge or skills in the form of small units, is endorsed by health professions educators as a means of facilitating student learning, training, and continuing education, but it is difficult to define in terms of its features and outcomes.Objective: This review aimed to conduct a systematic search of the literature on microlearning in health professions education to identify key concepts, characterize microlearning as an educational strategy, and evaluate pedagogical outcomes experienced by health professions students.

Microlearning in Health Professions Education: Scoping Review