A modified task analysis of primary care podiatric medicine

Task analysis

“…It involves the use of specific methods over a standard period. Tasks must be observed, measured, and described carefully to avoid confusing, abstract, or hypothetical statements 2 . The term job analysis is sometimes used to describe task analysis.3 There are several reasons that one might undertake task analysis 2–4 .…”

“…Tasks must be observed, measured, and described carefully to avoid confusing, abstract, or hypothetical statements 2 . The term job analysis is sometimes used to describe task analysis.3 There are several reasons that one might undertake task analysis 2–4 . For nurse‐midwives, some of these reasons include: Evaluating patient care given by nurse‐midwives; demonstrating the value and amount of service provided by nurse‐midwives; developing curriculum; demonstrating the need for additional educational services; developing requirements for certification or recertification; developing valid tests to meet the needs of educational programs, certification, or federal guidelines; determining the amount of time spent in job activities; compiling accurate job descriptions; recruiting and placing new personnel; evaluating job performance; planning for allocation and/or expansion of personnel; obtaining cooperation from management or other health professions or agencies to provide or expand services or benefits; and educating the public.…”