Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) for The Geriatric Medicine Senior Residency Training Programme - A National Delphi Study
Applied/Translational Research
Training ＆ Education
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To identify and describe EPAs suitable for geriatric training in Singapore through a Delphi technique. Delphi-derived EPAs provide a structured foundation for geriatric residency training and can guide other specialties.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Training ＆ Education, Mixed Reality, Qualitative Research, Assessment, Workplace Based Assessment
About this Content
Aims
To identify and describe EPAs suitable for geriatric training in Singapore through a Delphi technique.
Background
Geriatric trainees face challenges bridging knowledge and practice in looking after complex older adults. EPAs aim to define unique specialty activities.
Methods
Two-phase Delphi approach involving geriatric experts, program directors, and members of training councils.
Results
Consensus achieved for 11 EPAs defining competencies required for geriatric residency.
Conclusion
Delphi-derived EPAs provide a structured foundation for geriatric residency training and can guide other specialties.
Lessons Learnt
Inductive approaches complement Delphi techniques for multidisciplinary, knowledge-based specialties like geriatrics.
Additional Information
SHBC 2022: Health Professions Education Research Investigator Award (Bronze Award).
Keywords
Entrustable Professional Activities, Delphi Method, Geriatric Medicine
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Geriatric Education & Research Institute, Woodlands Health Campus, Ministry of Health, Singapore, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine, General Research |
Project Lead(s) | James Alvin Low |
Project Member(s) | Joanne Kua |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Yu Chou Chuen - yu.chou.chuen@geri.com.sg