Development and Validation of Entrustable Professional Activities for Entry-Level Dietetics in Malaysia.

This study developed and validated Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for entry-level dietetics using the Delphi method. Fifty-three dietitians evaluated the EPAs milestones, relevance, clarity, and their key task descriptors, over 2 Delphi rounds. Expert feedback was on refining the EPA sta...

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Publicado en:Topics in Clinical Nutrition Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 50 - 63
Autores principales: Chen, Seong Ting, Arasu, Kanimolli, Soh, Pheh Huang, Chee, Winnie Siew Swee
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Jan-Mar2026
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Sumario:This study developed and validated Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for entry-level dietetics using the Delphi method. Fifty-three dietitians evaluated the EPAs milestones, relevance, clarity, and their key task descriptors, over 2 Delphi rounds. Expert feedback was on refining the EPA statements and descriptors to enhance clarity and completeness. The EPAs: (1) develops and implements nutrition care plans, (2) possesses effective communication skills, (3) undertakes professional development, project management, and quality assurance activities, and (4) works independently and in partnership with others, achieved ≥70% consensus. EPAs enhance competency-based education by linking theoretical knowledge with real-world clinical practices in dietetics.