Integrating digital skills into the Health Sciences curriculum: A systematic review of pedagogical approaches

Introduction: The integration of digital skills into Health Sciences curricula has become a priority in the digital age, especially between 2018 and 2022. This article reviews the most relevant pedagogical approaches used to incorporate these skills into the training of health professionals, highlighting trends such as the inclusion of technological tools, digital literacy, the use of active methodologies, and collaboration between educational institutions and the health sector. Methodology: A documentary review approach was followed, taking into account the main categories that were addressed. The search and analysis was based on identifying them in scientific documents, with priority given to articles and book chapters, in a period between 2018 and 2022. The bibliographic manager Zotero was used to process the sources, which allowed, in addition to organizing them, to determine the correlation between the metadata and what was intended with this article. Results: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this process, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges in implementing these competencies. Although significant progress has been made, such as the adoption of digital clinical simulations and problem-based projects, gaps persist in infrastructure, teacher training, and equitable access to technological resources. Furthermore, assessing the digital competencies acquired by students is challenging due to the lack of universal standards. Conclusion: This analysis highlights the need for a comprehensive approach that combines technological innovation, pedagogical updating and strategic collaboration, ensuring that future health professionals are prepared to face the challenges of an increasingly digitalized healthcare system.