Developing Professional Activities for Neonatal Care Residency
Author Information
Author(s): Marcia L. Costa, Maria Albertina Santiago Rego, Flavia Cardoso Rodrigues, Sandy S. Pinheiro, Marcela O. Deus, Alexandre S. Moura
Primary Institution: Universidade Professor Edson Antônio Velano - UNIFENAS
Hypothesis
Can a set of entrustable professional activities (EPAs) be effectively developed for neonatal care residency programs?
Conclusion
Seven entrustable professional activities were developed to assess residents in neonatal care medicine, which may help implement competency-based residency programs.
Supporting Evidence
- Seven EPAs were drafted and validated through a Delphi process.
- All EPAs achieved a content validity index above 0.8.
- The study involved a diverse group of neonatal care physicians and residents.
Takeaway
The study created a list of important tasks for doctors in training to learn in neonatal care, helping them become better at their jobs.
Methodology
An exploratory study using a modified Delphi approach with two phases: drafting EPAs and validating them through ratings by physicians and residents.
Limitations
The EPAs were developed based on input from a single region in Brazil, which may limit their applicability nationwide.
Participant Demographics
Most participants were women (89.2%), aged 40-49 years (45.9%), with over ten years of clinical experience (67.6%).
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
CVI above 0.8 for all EPAs
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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