Identifying the competencies of China’s paediatric residents: a modified Delphi method study

Purpose Standardised Training of Paediatric Resident (STPR) plays an essential role in training qualified paediatricians. Until now, China had no paediatric resident competency index system to effectively guide and evaluate the competence of paediatric residents. This study aimed to establish a comp...

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Main Authors: Aihua Wang, Jingyu Shi, Kai Meng, Yujia Wang, Tianyou Wang, Shengyu Chen, Liping Jiao, Xingmiao Feng
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Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-02-01
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Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/2/e041741.full
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author Aihua Wang
Jingyu Shi
Kai Meng
Yujia Wang
Tianyou Wang
Shengyu Chen
Liping Jiao
Xingmiao Feng
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Jingyu Shi
Kai Meng
Yujia Wang
Tianyou Wang
Shengyu Chen
Liping Jiao
Xingmiao Feng
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description Purpose Standardised Training of Paediatric Resident (STPR) plays an essential role in training qualified paediatricians. Until now, China had no paediatric resident competency index system to effectively guide and evaluate the competence of paediatric residents. This study aimed to establish a competency index system for paediatric residents in China to provide a reference for improving the training system and quality of STPR.Study design and setting This study conducted two rounds of Delphi expert consultation survey among paediatric medical experts (n=16), followed by screening, revising and supplementing indicators using the boundary value method. Next, the analytic hierarchy process was used to determine the weight of indicators and finally establish a competency index system for paediatric residents.Results The results of the statistical analysis revealed a positive coefficient of 100% for both rounds of expert consultation. The expert authority coefficient values were 0.82 and 0.83, and the expert coordination coefficient test was p<0.01. After referring to experts’ opinions, a competency index system for paediatric residents with 5 primary indicators, 14 secondary indicators and 73 tertiary indicators was finally formed and the weight of each indicator was calculated. The five primary indicators were professional quality (0.3187), knowledge and skills (0.2734), communication and cooperation (0.1986), lifelong learning (0.1302), and teaching ability (0.0791).Conclusions In this study, a competency index system for paediatric residents was constructed following the characteristics and quality requirements for paediatric residents in China and is expected to significantly improve the overall level of paediatricians’ medical service quality and supply.
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spelling doaj-art-59bcf15e53334cae9ee112eef59a065f2024-11-18T21:25:08ZengBMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Open2044-60552021-02-0111210.1136/bmjopen-2020-041741Identifying the competencies of China’s paediatric residents: a modified Delphi method studyAihua Wang0Jingyu Shi1Kai Meng2Yujia Wang3Tianyou Wang4Shengyu Chen5Liping Jiao6Xingmiao Feng7Department of Education, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaSchool of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaHematologic Oncology Center, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaHealth Human Resources Development Center, National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Education, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China1 School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaPurpose Standardised Training of Paediatric Resident (STPR) plays an essential role in training qualified paediatricians. Until now, China had no paediatric resident competency index system to effectively guide and evaluate the competence of paediatric residents. This study aimed to establish a competency index system for paediatric residents in China to provide a reference for improving the training system and quality of STPR.Study design and setting This study conducted two rounds of Delphi expert consultation survey among paediatric medical experts (n=16), followed by screening, revising and supplementing indicators using the boundary value method. Next, the analytic hierarchy process was used to determine the weight of indicators and finally establish a competency index system for paediatric residents.Results The results of the statistical analysis revealed a positive coefficient of 100% for both rounds of expert consultation. The expert authority coefficient values were 0.82 and 0.83, and the expert coordination coefficient test was p<0.01. After referring to experts’ opinions, a competency index system for paediatric residents with 5 primary indicators, 14 secondary indicators and 73 tertiary indicators was finally formed and the weight of each indicator was calculated. The five primary indicators were professional quality (0.3187), knowledge and skills (0.2734), communication and cooperation (0.1986), lifelong learning (0.1302), and teaching ability (0.0791).Conclusions In this study, a competency index system for paediatric residents was constructed following the characteristics and quality requirements for paediatric residents in China and is expected to significantly improve the overall level of paediatricians’ medical service quality and supply.https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/2/e041741.full
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Identifying the competencies of China’s paediatric residents: a modified Delphi method study
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title Identifying the competencies of China’s paediatric residents: a modified Delphi method study
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