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Strategies for the assessment of competences during rheumatology training across Europe: results of a qualitative study.

Aurélie Najm, Alessia Alunno, Francisca Sivera, Sofia Ramiro, Catherine Haines, Working Group on Training in Rheumatology across Europe

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Aurélie NajmRheumatology, University of Glasgow Institute of Infection Immunity and Inflammation, Glasgow, UK aurelie.najm@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-6008-503X
Alessia AlunnoDepartment of Medicine, Rheumatology Unit, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1105-5640
Francisca SiveraDepartment of Rheumatology, Hospital General Universitario Elda, Elda, Spain.
Sofia RamiroLeiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands.
Catherine HainesEULAR, Zurich, Switzerland.
Working Group on Training in Rheumatology across Europe

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objectivesTo gain insight into current methods and practices for the assessment of competences during rheumatology training, and to explore the underlying priorities and rationales for competence assessment.

methodsWe used a qualitative approach through online focus groups (FGs) of rheumatology trainers and trainees, separately. The study included five countries-Denmark, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom. A summary of current practices of assessment of competences was developed, modified and validated by the FGs based on an independent response to a questionnaire. A prioritising method (9 Diamond technique) was then used to identify and justify key assessment priorities.

resultsOverall, 26 participants (12 trainers, 14 trainees) participated in nine online FGs (2 per country, Slovenia 1 joint), totalling 12 hours of online discussion. Strong nationally (the Netherlands, UK) or institutionally (Spain, Slovenia, Denmark) standardised approaches were described. Most groups identified providing frequent formative feedback to trainees for developmental purposes as the highest priority. Most discussions identified a need for improvement, particularly in developing streamlined approaches to portfolios that remain close to clinical practice, protecting time for quality observation and feedback, and adopting systematic approaches to incorporating teamwork and professionalism into assessment systems.

conclusionThis paper presents a clearer picture of the current practice on the assessment of competences in rheumatology in five European countries and the underlying rationale of trainers' and trainees' priorities. This work will inform EULAR Points-to-Consider for the assessment of competences in rheumatology training across Europe.

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Clinical CompetenceEducational MeasurementEuropeFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleQualitative ResearchRheumatologyAnkylosing spondylitisAutoimmunityChondrocalcinosisEarly rheumatoid arthritisEpidemiologyGoutHealth services researchOutcomes researchRheumatoid arthritisSjøgren’s syndromeSpondyloarthritisSynovial fluidSynovitisTcellsTreatment

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PMCPMC7962674

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