Meeting the Challenge of Assessing Clinical Competence of Occupational Therapists within a Program Management Environment

Salvatori, Penny; Simonavicius, Nijole; Moore, Joan; Rimmer, Georgina S. E.; Patterson, Michele M.

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“…Five studies included self‐assessment of continuing competence (Khan, ; Salvatori, Simonavicius, Moore, Rimmer & Patterson, ; Salvatori et al ., ; Tan Torres, ; Violato et al ., ). In the self‐assessment portion of the MSF system, participants used the provided self‐questionnaires to guide a reliable and valid self‐assessment of competence (Violato et al .…”

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Continuing competence assessment and maintenance in occupational therapy: Scoping review with stakeholder consultation

Myers

Schaefer

Coudron

2017

Aus Occup Therapy J

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This scoping review highlights gaps in research on effective methods and assessment of occupational therapy continuing competence. Findings suggest a need for research on approaches to continuing competence that incorporate the translation of evidence to practice and address the influence of external factors. Regulatory agencies may address the quality of occupational therapy services by incorporating a variety of professional development options into requirements.

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Continuing competence assessment and maintenance in occupational therapy: Scoping review with stakeholder consultation

Myers

Schaefer

Coudron

2017

Aus Occup Therapy J

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“…16,20 For example, the CPO's Practice Assessment also employs a chart-stimulated recall process. 40,41 Some study participants raised concerns about the accuracy of the materials included in the portfolio, noting that these can be susceptible to bias or inaccuracies. It has been suggested that cultural factors may influence both the way one presents oneself within portfolio records and the ease with which one keeps records.…”

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The Feasibility and Acceptability of Using a Portfolio to Assess Professional Competence

Miller¹,

Tuekam²

2011

Physiotherapy Canada

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Purpose: Little is known about physical therapists' views on the use of portfolios to evaluate professional competence. The purpose of this study was to gather the opinions of physical therapists on the feasibility and acceptability of a portfolio prepared to demonstrate evidence of clinical specialization through reported activities and accomplishments related to professional development, leadership, and research. Methods: Twenty-nine Canadian physical therapists practising in the neurosciences area were given 8 weeks to prepare a professional portfolio. Participants submitted the portfolio along with a survey addressing the preparation of the portfolio and its role as an assessment tool. Qualitative content analysis was used to interpret the participants' comments. Results: Participants reported that maintaining organized records facilitated the preparation of their portfolio. They experienced pride when reviewing their completed portfolios, which summarized their professional activities and highlighted their achievements. Concerns were noted about the veracity of self-reported records and the ability of the documentation to provide a comprehensive view of the full scope of the professional competencies required for clinical specialization (e.g., clinical skills). Conclusion: The study's findings support the feasibility and acceptability of a portfolio review to assess professional competence and clinical specialization in physical therapy and have implications for both physical therapists and professional agencies. Mé thodes : Vingt-neuf physiothé rapeutes canadiens qui oeuvrent dans le domaine des neurosciences ont eu huit semaines pour pré parer leur portfolio professionnel. Les participants ont soumis leur portfolio avec un sondage sur la pré paration du portfolio et sur son rô le en tant qu'outil d'é valuation. Une analyse qualitative de contenu de ces portfolios a é té ré alisé e pour interpré ter les commentaires des participants. Ré sultats : Les physiothé rapeutes ont affirmé que le maintien de dossiers en bon ordre a facilité la pré paration de leur portfolio. Ils se sont dits fiers du portfolio qu'ils ont pré paré et qui ré sumait leurs activité s professionnelles et soulignait leurs ré alisations. Certaines questions ont é té soulevé es quant à la vé racité des faits fournis par les personnes qui pré paraient leur propre portfolio et quant à la capacité de la documentation de fournir un aperc¸u complet des compé tences professionnelles requises pour la spé cialisation clinique (c.-à -d. des compé tences cliniques). Conclusion : Les constatations de l'é tude sont favorables à l'acceptabilité et à la recevabilité de l'examen d'un portfolio pour l'é valuation des compé tences professionnelles et de la spé cialisation clinique en physiothé rapie, et ces conclusions ont des consé quences tant pour les physiothé rapeutes que pour les organismes professionnels.

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“…Other researchers have noted similar benefits including increased recall and ability to articulate rationale underpinning decisions and choices made (Bidmead & Cowley 2005, Salvatori et al 2008, Dempsey 2010. Using an artefact to which the mentor had made a contribution, placed the mentor's perspective and actions central to the investigation and limited discussion directed by the research agenda.…”

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“…This is the case whether an audio-visual recording or a document (e.g. patient charts), as is used in ChartStimulated Recall interviews to examine clinical decisions taken with a view to assessing professional competence (Jennett & Affleck 1998, Goulet et al 2007, Salvatori et al 2008. In the SR interview the artefact is examined by the participant, and through researcher-led use of structured recall and probing procedures, participants talk aloud their thinking, decisions and actions described in the artefact (Busse & Borromeo 2003).…”

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The value of artefacts in stimulated-recall interviews

2015

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Meeting the Challenge of Assessing Clinical Competence of Occupational Therapists within a Program Management Environment

Abstract: The CSR tool was found to be useful for assessing clinical competence of occupational therapists in this large health centre as a quality improvement initiative within that discipline group. Further research is needed to establish the reliability and validity of the CSR tool.

Cited by 16 publications

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Continuing competence assessment and maintenance in occupational therapy: Scoping review with stakeholder consultation

Continuing competence assessment and maintenance in occupational therapy: Scoping review with stakeholder consultation

The Feasibility and Acceptability of Using a Portfolio to Assess Professional Competence

The value of artefacts in stimulated-recall interviews

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