Title |
Developing competency standards
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Published in |
Nursing & Health Sciences, March 2016
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DOI | 10.1111/nhs.12247 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Claire Palermo, Jane Conway, Eleanor J Beck, Janeane Dart, Sandra Capra, Susan Ash |
Abstract |
Competency standards document the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for competent performance. This study develops competency standards for dietitians in order to substantiate an approach to competency standard development. Focus groups explored the current and emerging purpose, role, and function of the profession, which were used to draft competency standards. Consensus was then sought using two rounds of a Delphi survey. Seven focus groups were conducted with 28 participants (15 employers/practitioners, 5 academics, 8 new graduates). Eighty-two of 110 invited experts participated in round one and 67 experts completed round two. Four major functions of dietitians were identified: being a professional, influencing the health of individuals, groups, communities, and populations through evidence-based nutrition practice, and working collaboratively in teams. Overall there was a high level of consensus on the standards: 93% achieved agreement by participants in round one and all revised standards achieved consensus on round 2. The methodology provides a framework for other professions wishing to embark on competency standard review or development. |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Unknown | 48 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Student > Master | 8 | 17% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 5 | 10% |
Lecturer > Senior Lecturer | 3 | 6% |
Researcher | 3 | 6% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 3 | 6% |
Other | 8 | 17% |
Unknown | 18 | 38% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Medicine and Dentistry | 9 | 19% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 7 | 15% |
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 2 | 4% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 2 | 4% |
Sports and Recreations | 2 | 4% |
Other | 6 | 13% |
Unknown | 20 | 42% |