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Mobile technologies to support workplace-based assessment for entrustment decisions: Guidelines for programs and educators: AMEE Guide No. 154.

Authors :
Marty, Adrian Philipp
Linsenmeyer, Machelle
George, Brian
Young, John Q.
Breckwoldt, Jan
ten Cate, Olle
Source :
Medical Teacher; Nov2023, Vol. 45 Issue 11, p1203-1213, 11p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

With the rise of competency-based medical education and workplace-based assessment (WBA) since the turn of the century, much has been written about methods of assessment. Direct observation and other sources of information have become standard in many clinical programs. Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) have also become a central focus of assessment in the clinical workplace. Paper and pencil (one of the earliest mobile technologies!) to document observations have become almost obsolete with the advent of digital technology. Typically, clinical supervisors are asked to document assessment ratings using forms on computers. However, accessing these forms can be cumbersome and is not easily integrated into existing clinical workflows. With a call for more frequent documentation, this practice is hardly sustainable, and mobile technology is quickly becoming indispensable. Documentation of learner performance at the point of care merges WBA with patient care and WBA increasingly uses smartphone applications for this purpose. This AMEE Guide was developed to support institutions and programs who wish to use mobile technology to implement EPA-based assessment and, more generally, any type of workplace-based assessment. It covers backgrounds of WBA, EPAs and entrustment decision-making, provides guidance for choosing or developing mobile technology, discusses challenges and describes best practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0142159X
Volume :
45
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Medical Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173414884
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2023.2168527