Collaborative Learning in Practice (CLiP) in a London maternity ward-a qualitative pilot study.

Objectives: Collaborative Learning in Practice (CLiP) is one way of addressing an increase in student placement capacity and potentially improving the student learning experience overall. The aim of this article is to report the findings of a CLiP pilot study undertaken in a London hospital maternity ante- and postnatal ward.

Design: A qualitative explorative study design employing a descriptive online survey and individual semi-structured interviews to evaluate the experiences.

Peer learning and collaborative placement models in health care: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis of the literature.

Aims: To summarise the international empirical literature to provide a comprehensive overview of peer learning and collaborative practice placement models in health care and to synthesise their benefits and challenges.

Background: Practical placements for students are in high demand due to the need for an increased nursing, midwifery and health professional workforce, thus collaborative placement models are an attractive solution to potentially increase placement capacity and enhance the student learning experience.

Design: A systematic search of the literature and qualitative data synthesis using the PRISMA checklist and ENTREQ guidelines.