Self-regulated learning and academic success in health professions students: A systematic review

Elizabeth Campione; Rachel Piszczor; Jonathan Wilson; Colleen Bannon; Deborah Anderson

doi:10.1080/0142159x.2026.2691075

Self-regulated learning and academic success in health professions students

A systematic review

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ID	21447643
Authors	Elizabeth Campione (0009-0009-1212-8582, Midwestern University), Rachel Piszczor (Behavioral Sciences, Midwestern University), Jonathan Wilson (0000-0002-8827-2670, Speech Language Pathology, Midwestern University), Colleen Bannon (University Library, Midwestern University), Deborah Anderson (0000-0003-0899-6677, Midwestern University)
Year	2026
Pages	1-28
Publication date	2026-07-03
Peer Reviewed	Yes
Open Access	Yes
Type	ARTICLE
Venue	Medical Teacher (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiers	ISSN: 0142-159X • E-ISSN: 1466-187X
Publisher	Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI	10.1080/0142159x.2026.2691075
Language	EN
References cited	102

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