Development, implementation, and evaluation of entrustable professional activities (EPAs) for medical radiation technologists in Taiwan: a nationwide experience.
BMC Med Educ
; 24(1): 95, 2024 Jan 29.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Competency-based medical education (CBME) is an outcomes-oriented approach focused on developing competencies that translate into clinical practice. Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) bridge competency assessment and clinical performance by delineating essential day-to-day activities that can be entrusted to trainees. EPAs have been widely adopted internationally, but not yet implemented for medical radiation professionals in Taiwan. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A nationwide consensus process engaged 97 experts in radiation technology education representing diagnostic radiography, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine. Preliminary EPAs were developed through the focus group discussion and the modified Delphi method. The validity of these EPAs was evaluated using the QUEPA and EQual tools.RESULTS:
Through iterative consensus building, six core EPAs with 18 component observable practice activities (OPAs) in total were developed, encompassing routines specific to each radiation technology specialty. QUEPA and EQual questionnaire data verified these EPAs were valid, and of high quality for clinical teaching and evaluation.CONCLUSION:
The consensus development of tailored EPAs enables rigorous competency assessment during medical radiation technology education in Taiwan. Further expansion of EPAs and training of clinical staff could potentially enhance care quality by producing competent professionals.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Educación Médica
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Internado y Residencia
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
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En
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BMC Med Educ
Asunto de la revista:
EDUCACAO
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Taiwán