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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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Published in:Topics in Clinical Nutrition Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 50 - 63
Main Authors: Chen, Seong Ting, Arasu, Kanimolli, Soh, Pheh Huang, Chee, Winnie Siew Swee
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Jan-Mar2026
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          Chen, Seong Ting
          Arasu, Kanimolli
          Soh, Pheh Huang
          Chee, Winnie Siew Swee
        affil: Author Affiliation: Division of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science, School of Health Sciences, IMU University, Malaysia (Dr Chen, Dr Arasu, Ms Soh, and Dr Chee).
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          Dietitians Psychosocial Factors
          Professional Competence Evaluation
          Professional Practice
          Entry Into Practice
          Task Performance and Analysis
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          Expert Clinicians
          Conceptual Framework
          Questionnaires
          Summated Rating Scaling
          Professional Development
          Quality Assurance
          Communication
          Problem Solving
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          Content Validity
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      ab: 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.
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