Teaching and Learning in Hospital-Based Schools: A systematic literature review of models, needs and challenges

Muhammad Al Afiq Amiruddin; Muhammad Talhah Ajmain@Jim’ain; Bushrah Basiron; Nadhirah Muhamad Arib; Kasmaizun Enuni Mohd Sarji; Mohd Fadzil Jamal

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI37.7621

Authors

Muhammad Al Afiq Amiruddin Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
Muhammad Talhah Ajmain@Jim’ain Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
Bushrah Basiron Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
Nadhirah Muhamad Arib Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor, Malaysia
Kasmaizun Enuni Mohd Sarji Fakulti Bahasa dan Komunikasi, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900, Tanjong Malim, Perak
Mohd Fadzil Jamal Faculty of Educational Sciences and Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI37.7621

Keywords:

Curriculum Model, Sih Challenges, School in Hospital (SiH);, Education

Abstract

This systematic review aims to identify the curriculum models, needs and challenges of School in Hospital (SiH) programmes. SiH provides continuous education for students receiving long-term treatment, but its implementation faces unique problems that require flexible and student-centred approaches. Using the PRISMA protocol, 129 articles were screened from five major databases, and 11 studies were included for thematic analysis. Results show that SiH requires flexible and structured curriculum models, individual learning paths and emotional support. Key challenges include treatment interruptions, limited resources, emotional stress and social isolation. The review highlights the need for a holistic SiH teaching model.

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