Implementation of the Ipdeer Framework™ in Undergraduate Health Curriculum Development: Integrating Physiological Literacy, Digital Health Promotion, and Entrepreneurship Competencies
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https://doi.org/10.59890/ijetr.v4i3.10Keywords:
Curriculum Development, Physiological Literacy, Digital Health Promotion, Entrepreneurship Education, Health Professional Education, Competency-Based Education.Abstract
Health professional education is undergoing major transformation due to rapid advances in biomedical science, digital technology, healthcare complexity, and changing community health needs. Traditional curricula often separate biomedical knowledge, public health practice, digital competence, and innovation skills, resulting in fragmented professional preparation.
This study aims to propose an integrated curriculum implementation model based on the iPDEEr Framework™ by incorporating physiological literacy, digital health promotion, and health entrepreneurship competencies into undergraduate health professional education.
A conceptual curriculum development approach was conducted through synthesis of literature related to competency-based education, biomedical integration, digital health education, health promotion, entrepreneurship education, and curriculum reform. Key competency domains were mapped to develop an integrated educational framework.
The proposed curriculum model consists of three core domains: (1) Physiological Literacy as a scientific foundation for health reasoning, (2) Digital Health Promotion as a transformation strategy for health communication and behaviour change, and (3) Health Entrepreneurship as a competency for innovation and sustainable healthcare solutions. These domains are supported by ethics, leadership, and community-oriented practice.
The integration of physiological science, digital capability, and entrepreneurship may address current gaps in health professional education by preparing graduates who are scientifically competent, digitally adaptive, innovative, and socially responsible.
The iPDEEr Framework™ provides a structured approach for transforming undergraduate health curricula toward future-oriented, integrated, and competency-based education.
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