Stakeholder perceptions and experiences of competency-based training with entrustable professional activities (SPECTRE): protocol of a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research
Abstract Background Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) aims to align educational outcomes with the demands of modern healthcare. Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) serve as key tools for feedback and professional development within CBME. With the growing body of literature on EPAs, th...
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| description | Abstract Background Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) aims to align educational outcomes with the demands of modern healthcare. Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) serve as key tools for feedback and professional development within CBME. With the growing body of literature on EPAs, there is a need to synthesize existing research on stakeholders’ experiences and perceptions to enhance understanding of the implementation and impact of EPAs. In this synthesis, we will address the following research questions: How are Entrustable Professional Activities experienced and perceived by stakeholders in various healthcare settings, and what specific challenges and successes do they encounter during their implementation? Methods Using Thomas and Harden’s thematic synthesis method, we will systematically review and integrate findings from qualitative and mixed-methods research on EPAs. The process includes a purposive literature search, assessment of evidence quality, data extraction, and synthesis to combine descriptive and analytical themes. Discussion This study aims to provide insights into the use of EPAs for competency-based education, reflecting diverse contexts and viewpoints, and identifying literature gaps. The outcomes will guide curriculum and policy development, improve educational practices, and set future research directions, ultimately aligning CBME with clinical realities. Trial Registration Not required. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2b1f2f6cd0bc446597c178b1c199fc2f2025-08-20T02:39:40ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202024-12-012411610.1186/s12909-024-06508-6Stakeholder perceptions and experiences of competency-based training with entrustable professional activities (SPECTRE): protocol of a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative researchJustin Phung0Lindsay Cowley1Lindsey Sikora2Susan Humphrey-Murto3Kori A LaDonna4Claire Touchie5Roy Khalife6Faculty of Medicine, University of OttawaOttawa Hospital Research InstituteHealth Sciences Library, University of OttawaDepartment of Medicine (Rheumatology), The Ottawa Hospital, University of OttawaDepartment of Innovation in Medical Education, University of OttawaCentre for Innovation in Medical Education (CiMED), University of OttawaFRCPC Department of Medicine (Hematology), The Ottawa Hospital, MHPE, University of OttawaAbstract Background Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) aims to align educational outcomes with the demands of modern healthcare. Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) serve as key tools for feedback and professional development within CBME. With the growing body of literature on EPAs, there is a need to synthesize existing research on stakeholders’ experiences and perceptions to enhance understanding of the implementation and impact of EPAs. In this synthesis, we will address the following research questions: How are Entrustable Professional Activities experienced and perceived by stakeholders in various healthcare settings, and what specific challenges and successes do they encounter during their implementation? Methods Using Thomas and Harden’s thematic synthesis method, we will systematically review and integrate findings from qualitative and mixed-methods research on EPAs. The process includes a purposive literature search, assessment of evidence quality, data extraction, and synthesis to combine descriptive and analytical themes. Discussion This study aims to provide insights into the use of EPAs for competency-based education, reflecting diverse contexts and viewpoints, and identifying literature gaps. The outcomes will guide curriculum and policy development, improve educational practices, and set future research directions, ultimately aligning CBME with clinical realities. Trial Registration Not required.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06508-6Competency Based EducationEntrustable Professional ActivitiesSystematic ReviewThematic SynthesisQualitative Research |
| spellingShingle | Justin Phung Lindsay Cowley Lindsey Sikora Susan Humphrey-Murto Kori A LaDonna Claire Touchie Roy Khalife Stakeholder perceptions and experiences of competency-based training with entrustable professional activities (SPECTRE): protocol of a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research BMC Medical Education Competency Based Education Entrustable Professional Activities Systematic Review Thematic Synthesis Qualitative Research |
| title | Stakeholder perceptions and experiences of competency-based training with entrustable professional activities (SPECTRE): protocol of a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research |
| title_full | Stakeholder perceptions and experiences of competency-based training with entrustable professional activities (SPECTRE): protocol of a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research |
| title_fullStr | Stakeholder perceptions and experiences of competency-based training with entrustable professional activities (SPECTRE): protocol of a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research |
| title_full_unstemmed | Stakeholder perceptions and experiences of competency-based training with entrustable professional activities (SPECTRE): protocol of a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research |
| title_short | Stakeholder perceptions and experiences of competency-based training with entrustable professional activities (SPECTRE): protocol of a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research |
| title_sort | stakeholder perceptions and experiences of competency based training with entrustable professional activities spectre protocol of a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research |
| topic | Competency Based Education Entrustable Professional Activities Systematic Review Thematic Synthesis Qualitative Research |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06508-6 |
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