List Of Competencies Research Articles

Theoretical and methodological bases of teaching the course «Medical and preventive support in sports activities» in training masters at the faculties of physical education of pedagogical higher educational institutions

The article deals with theoretical and methodological bases of teaching optional course «Medical and preventive support in sports activities» for masters of the Faculty of Physical Education and sports of Poltava V.G. Korolenko National Pedagogical University. The goal, objectives of the course, the list of professional competencies and skills which are obligatory after the completion of the course are defined. The components of educational-methodical complex of the subject was determined: training and content syllabus, supporting lecture notes with questions for self-instructional training, materials for practical classes and independent work, tests for current and module control of students knowledge, final tests.
 The system of training highly qualified specialists provides classroom (lectures and practical classes) and independent work. In order to promote research activities a master student has 2/3 from all kind of training time. According to the educational subject syllabus the teacher suggested the following ways of evaluation of educational achievements of master students as current, modular, final control. Current knowledge assessment and control module are performed in the forms of different tests.
 The final assessment consists of all points earned during the current testing and modul controls, as well as the performance of individual work. Overall evaluation of bachelor students success is rating and is set by 100-scale system and totraditional scale accepted in Ukraine. A range of points that students may get for the topics of content moduleswere given.

Proposing Business Growth of PT. DECRA Group Indonesia through Knowledge Management

The informatics industry market has shown promising growth in the post-COVID era, presenting certification companies with lucrative business opportunities. The informatics market’s GDP growth rate ranks fourth among other fastest-growing industries in Indonesia, demonstrating a 7.19% increase from 2022 to 2023. PT. DECRA Group Indonesia, a certification company, have intention to penetrate a new market which is IT Industry. Knowledge plays a crucial role in the certification process, especially ISO auditors are required extensive knowledge across various business types. Therefore, this research focuses on exploring the role of knowledge management in supporting the growth of PT. DECRA Group Indonesia. The study aims to investigate how knowledge management approaches can enable DECRA Group Indonesia to improve their resources and capitalize on the IT market. The data collection method in this research involves gathering qualitative data through interviews with the business owner and HR manager as the primary sources. These interviews aim to gain an in-depth understanding of their perspectives on the company’s business growth. Additionally, secondary data sources such as the company’s website, competence review forms, and lists of employee competencies will be utilized to supplement the research. The analysis employs Goal-Analysis approach using Fishbone Diagram model to identify what key areas in achieving company’s goals. Building upon the analysis, KM Framework Table is constructed based on the People, Process, and Technology for each improvement that need to be made. Then SECI Model, derived from the KM Framework Table, guides the implementation of knowledge management practices, facilitating the conversion of tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge to foster innovation and organizational learning. Furthermore, to ensure successful implementation in SECI model, an Integrated Learning Cycle model is developed, which takes into consideration the communication channels and learning processes that are crucial for the effective knowledge transfer and acquisition. To facilitate the practical implementation of knowledge management strategies, a KM Roadmap is developed by providing a simple-structured approach for DECRA in aligning its people, processes, and technology considerations to support knowledge management initiatives. In conclusion, this research emphasizes the critical role of knowledge management in driving business growth for PT. DECRA Group Indonesia, enabling the company to enhance its internal operations, develop competencies, capitalize IT market successfully, and leverage knowledge as a strategic asset for sustained innovation and competitive advantage.

What competencies do European general practice trainees value the most? A prioritisation exercise using a Delphi-informed approach

ABSTRACT General Practice has changed over the past decade. Expansion of clinicians’ roles may create uncertainty, stress, and overload – particular for those at the start of their career. The WONCA Europe network for medical education, EURACT, has published competency-based aims and requirements for speciality training in general practice. Greater understanding of the trainee perspective would support planning and delivery of postgraduate training curricula. This two-step study aims to provide a competency priority list, created by European early career general practitioners, to highlight skills that this generation considers highly essential in future speciality training. A competency list was drafted with trainee- and early career general practitioners from across Europe at the Vasco da Gama Movement Forum (Edinburgh, January 2022). Participants identified competencies that they regarded as most relevant for future speciality training in their respective national contexts. Competencies were coded into categories and ranked in two consecutive rounds, the first taking place online and the second at WONCA Europe (London, June 2022). After two rounds, a consensual list of three main competencies for each category was drafted. The top three competencies for each category remained the same throughout both rounds and may be considered competencies that early career general practitioners in Europe consider important for training. Prioritisation of these competencies by institutions and educators within general practice training programmes may support trainees’ satisfaction and perceived preparedness for practice.

Kompetencje pracowników polskiego sektora finansowego – identyfikacje, ewolucja, znaczenie i przyszłe potrzeby

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to present the identification and analysis of the competencies of people employed in enterprises in the financial sector in Poland. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology used in the presented paper is based on empirical research supported by literature studies. In this approach, a reactive research technique based on a questionnaire was applied to gather opinions in terms of the importance and structure of competencies. Findings: The conducted study shows that soft skills are assessed as useful in everyday work in financial departments in Poland; however, the respondents assessed soft skills as less important in relation to hard skills. Research limitations/implications: The research was conducted among a small group of specialists who declared their professional activity in two Polish voivodeships (Lesser Poland and Masovian). It is worth indicating that the importance of the type of competency may vary depending on the analyzed sector – in this research only the financial sector was surveyed. The research results presented in the article may be an indication for further in-depth research on a larger scale. Originality/value: A major benefit of the conducted research is the developed hierarchy list of top competencies for the financial sector in Poland. Additionally, the conducted research reveals a new research perspective targeted to the competencies of the future in the analyzed financial sector in Poland.

МАГИСТРАТУРА В ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЙ ТРАЕКТОРИИ РУКОВОДИТЕЛЯ МЕДИЦИНСКОЙ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ

The article presents arguments about some discrepancy in the requirements for the competence of a specialist in the field of healthcare organization and public health in accordance with the professional standard and the acquired knowledge and skills of students in the relevant educational programs. So, in particular, there is a wider list of knowledge and skills required for the head of a medical organization, in comparison with the competencies that a graduate in the direction of training "Health Organization and Public Health" possesses. At the same time, not only the list of competencies is insufficient, but also the depth of knowledge, which may subsequently affect the level of qualification. At the same time, at the moment, educational programs in the direction of training Management (Health Management) are becoming increasingly popular. Such graduates have more fully formed competencies in managing organizations, strategic planning, designing development programs, etc. This level of education is not noted in any way in the required educational trajectories for heads of medical organizations, however, the list of competencies required for students in such educational programs completely closes this discrepancy and the lack of knowledge and skills that arises among representatives of the leadership in the field of health care after training in residency or at primary retraining in the organization of health care and public health. As a result, it is concluded that the direction of training 38.04.02 "Management" profile "Health Management" is exactly the educational program that fully meets the requirements of the Professional Standard, and the presence of a diploma of obtaining this education should be decisive when choosing candidates for positions heads of medical organizations.

Selection and creation of the content of Applied Mathematics courses at the university of economics

The changes taking place in a dynamically developing industrial production and society determine the main trends in the field of educational activities. The need for innovative transformations in the training of economists with the appropriate amount of knowledge to successfully solve production and organizational problems is obvious. An analysis of undergraduate and specialist programs at leading domestic and foreign universities of Economics shows that in recent years there has been an increase in the mathematical component in Economics education. The professional training of economists and managers is aimed at the development of a set of qualities and competencies necessary for future professional activity in the learning process. The list of professional and general competencies is regulated by the State Educational Standard. Mathematical courses are basic in the training of economists and managers. Knowledge of the mathematical foundations allows the student to study most of the Economics courses of the bachelors degree and continue their education in the masters program. The ability of an economist to apply the mathematical knowledge gained over the years of study in professional activities makes him/her competitive in the labor market. The most important factor in the demand for mathematically literate economists and managers is the growing digitalization of the economy. The task of selecting and creating the content of mathematical courses in the current paradigm of Economics education is of paramount priority. The paper attempts, on the basis of the Federal State Educational Standards for Economics major, to determine the courses of Applied Mathematics that ensure the development of professional competencies and their meaningful filling with theoretical and practical material, to substantiate the relevance of the chosen strategy for selecting the content of education in mathematical courses.

Recruiting New Talent for Public Health Jobs With Evidence-Based Job Descriptions and Attractive Job Postings.

With $7.4 billion from the American Rescue Plan funding new hires in the public health workforce, health departments could benefit from well-written, accurate job descriptions and job postings/advertisements to attract candidates. We wrote accurate job descriptions for 24 jobs common in governmental public health settings. We searched the gray literature for existing templates of job descriptions, job task analyses, lists of competencies, or bodies of knowledge; synthesized several currently posted job descriptions per occupation; utilized the 2014 National Board of Public Health Examiners' job task analysis data; and gathered feedback from current public health professionals in each field. We then engaged a marketing specialist to change the job descriptions into advertisements. Several occupations examined did not have available job task analyses, while others had multiple. This project appears to be the first time that a list of existing job task analyses have been compiled together. Health departments have a special opportunity to replenish their workforce. Having evidence-based and vetted job descriptions that can be tailored for specific health departments' usage will accelerate their recruitment efforts and attract more qualified candidates.

Modern approaches to the introduction of higher education degrees for the speciality 226 Pharmacy, industrial pharmacy

The main direction of the development of the education system in Ukraine is the introduction of European standards, technologies, norms, and perspectives to ensure competitiveness in the market of European education services.
 The study aimed to highlight modern approaches to the standardization of higher education in the context of shaping professional competences of future pharmacists, to identify peculiarities and possibilities of applying a systemic approach to the development of a higher education standard for the specialty of 226 Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy of the second (master’s) level.
 The research materials consisted of references containing information on the development, approval, and implementation of higher education standard. The following methods were used in the study: synthetic, analytical, information search, descriptive, and generalization.
 The pharmaceutical industry is socially significant, and the specialty of 226 Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy, as well as all the specialties in the field of study 22 Health, are regulated. Therefore, professionals in this field should possess integrated knowledge and skills, be able to solve complex tasks and problems in the field of pharmacy and healthcare, both in practice and during the learning process. This involves conducting research, implementing innovations, and is characterized by uncertain conditions and requirements. A modern approach also involves the use of highly efficient technologies in the national and international educational and scientific environments, which ensure the preparation of competitive, highly qualified pharmaceutical professionals with moral and spiritual values, social responsibility, and community orientation. They are capable of providing quality pharmaceutical care to people and possess «soft skills».
 Upon the development of the approved higher education standard for the specialty of 226 Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the educational and professional programs Pharmacy and Perfume and Cosmetic Technologies were revised, and a list of competences as well as program learning outcomes for future pharmaceutical professionals was specified. These were aligned with the demands of the labor market and a professional-oriented approach, based on the concept of competences for a modern pharmacist and the variable components of educational and professional training programs

Soft Skills and Competences Formation of Higher Education Recipients as an Adaptation Basis to Professional Activity of Future Specialists

The aim of the article is to determine the list of soft skills and competencies in the process of training higher education recipients in the educational program “Documentation Studies, Management of State Authorities and Local Self-Government” at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts.
 Research methods consisted of a set of general scientific methods of studying the problem. The overview and analytical method was applied during the processing of professional and profile literature, as well as determining the theoretical basis of this research; the systematic method was effective during the study of definite domestic practices of soft skills and competencies formation and development; the application of the induction method made it possible to generalize the data and draw a conclusion about the possibility of using the experience of other educational institutions within Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts. Scientific intelligence was based on the principles of objectivity and integrity.
 Scientific novelty consists in determining soft skills and competences as a basis for adaptation to professional activity in the process of training young specialists in the educational program “Documentation Studies, Management of State Authorities and Local Self-Government” at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts.
 Main conclusions. Theoretical and practical training of higher education recipients in the educational program “Documentation Studies, Management of State Authorities and Local Self- Government” at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts creates the foundation not only for hard skills, but also for the gradual formation of soft skills. In turn, this will facilitate the easier integration of young specialists into future professional activity. The identification and analysis of various groups of such competencies during training and practice gives reason to assert that education really contributes to the soft skills development.
 Basic communication skills, self-management skills, effective thinking and managerial skills are the most appropriate for the formation of competencies of a specialist in the field of document studies. The role of entrepreneurial skills and permanent learning is also crucial.

Mapping the core competencies and entrustable professional activities of medical ethics for faculty members

IntroductionThe present study aimed to develop core competencies and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for faculty members through participating in faculty development programs in medical ethics.MethodsThis study included five stages. First, categories and subcategories were extracted based on the literature review and interviews with 14 experts and through inductive content analysis. Second, the content validity of the core competency list was checked by 16 experts using qualitative and quantitative approaches. Third, based on the previous phase, a framework for EPAs was developed by the taskforce in two sessions through consensus. Fourth, the content validity of the list of EPAs was compiled based on a three-point Likert 11 medical ethics experts from necessity and relevance perspectives. Fifth, EPAs were mapped by ten experts to the developed core competencies.ResultsAfter conducting the literature review and interviews, 295 codes were extracted, which were further classified into six categories and 18 subcategories. Finally, five core competencies and 23 EPAs were developed. The core competencies include “Teaching medical ethics”, “Research and scholarship in the field of medical ethics”, “Communication skills”, “Moral reasoning”, and “Policy-making, decision-making, and ethical leadership”.ConclusionMedical teachers can be effective in the moralizing healthcare system. Findings showed that faculty members should acquire core competencies and EPAs for proficiently integrating medical ethics into curricula. Faculty development programs can be designed in medical ethics for faculty members to help them to acquire core competencies and EPAs.

ЕВОЛЮЦІЯ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ВДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ОСВІТИ В ГАЛУЗІ ФІЗИЧНОЇ КУЛЬТУРИ ТА СПОРТУ В УКРАЇНІ

In Ukraine, the process of integrating the achievements of other European countries in the field of physical culture and sports into the educational process of higher education institutions continues. Special attention is focused on the training of specialists for this field. The construction of a modern system of professional physical education is based not only on the leading achievements of other countries, but also on the best domestic achievements in the field of physical culture and sports. To ensure a high level of readiness of graduates of physical education institutions, it is important to take into account the current needs of the labor market. It is the needs of the market that dictate the list of competencies that a graduate must possess in order to be competitive. The fullness and variability of educational programs for professional training of future specialists in the field of physical culture and sports should take into account the relevant requirements of the modern labor market, as well as be consistent with the requirements of the national qualifications framework. To build an effective system of higher education in the field of physical culture and sports, it is important to know and understand the process of formation of the national system of professional education and to consider the miscalculations made in previous years. Such an analysis allows building a new powerful educational platform for the training of future specialists in the field of physical culture and sports and avoiding possible mistakes, preserving, and multiplying national traditions and values in this field. The article presents the results of a retrospective analysis of the formation of domestic professional education in the field of physical culture and sports, practical experience, and the authors' point of view regarding the ways of preserving professionalization in education. The basis of training is the chosen sport, the character of the students' educational activity is changing. Preservation of the unity of the educational environment of professional education in the field of physical culture and sports in Ukraine is possible based on the definition of a list of common general professional competencies at the bachelor's (readiness for practical-oriented activity) and master's (readiness for analytical activity based on the integration of physical fields of knowledge) education levels. Key words: training of specialists, competence-oriented approach, national traditions in professional education, profiling, specificity of training areas.

Модульный принцип формирования дополнительных профессиональных программ на основе компетентностного и процессного подходов

The process of designing the content of additional professional training programs for personnel of enterprises and organizations is quite laborious since it requires consideration of the customer’s requirements for the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee, same as legislative and regulatory acts in the workplace. In this article, the authors propose a new methodology for forming the content of additional professional training programs on a modular principle, the practical implementation of which is a program design service for the work of a methodologist and an expert on the part of the customer. The concept of the program design service is based on: a competency based approach, which allows determining the goals of education, organizing the educational process and evaluating its results, and a process approach, reflecting the interconnections and interdependencies between the design elements of additional professional training programs. The capabilities of the program design service include: providing a list of competencies from a ready-made list for selection by a methodologist; conclusion of a list of disciplines (modules) that form the specified competencies; formation of an educational and educational-thematic plan and assessment tools package for an additional professional training program. The program design service will speed up the development process and make it more convenient and “transparent” for the customer, formalize the work of the methodologist when designing an additional professional training program, ideal for remote interaction.

Competencies expected of labor and social security attorneys in harmonizing work with diseases treatment

Labor and social security attorneys (LSSAs) are involved in various positions in harmonizing work with disease treatment; however, their qualification requirements do not include knowledge about the same. Expectations of their involvement in harmonizing work with disease treatment are insufficient. This study aimed to identify the competencies expected of the labor and social security LSSAs in harmonizing work with disease treatment. In step 1, semi-structured interviews were conducted with LSSAs in this field. In step 2, a draft competency list was created based on the interview results. In step 3, the Delphi method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey among LSSAs who had over 10 consultation cases on harmonizing work with disease treatment, and they were asked about the level of importance (how important they thought it was to promote harmonizing work with disease treatment) and level of achievement (how much they had achieved). We also asked them about the competencies they considered necessary and added them as additional items in the draft. In step 4, the results of the previous step were presented to the participants who had given valid answers in step 3, and they were asked whether they would adopt the items as competencies. Items with an agreement rate of 80% or higher were considered competency items. Additionally, we asked them about the level of importance and level of achievement of the additional items created in step 3. In step 1, 24 LSSAs participated, and in step 2, a draft competency list of six major items, 18 medium items, and 71 minor items was created. In step 3, 49 LSSAs participated and 41 cooperated (response rate: 83.6%). Five items were selected for the draft competency list to be newly added. In step 4, 30 LSSAs cooperated (response rate: 73.1%). None of the items had an agreement rate of less than 80%, and over 40% of the items had an agreement rate of 100%. As a result, six major items, 18 medium items, and 76 minor items were selected for the competency list. This study identified the competencies expected of labor and social security LSSAs in harmonizing work with disease treatment. The results of this study can be used as a reference for developing a systematic training curriculum for LSSAs in this field in the future.

Physiotherapy management of nociplastic pain: A Delphi study of Italian specialists.

Nociplastic pain due to central sensitization (CS) is common in people suffering from chronic pain, but no clinical practice guideline is available in rehabilitative settings for patients' management. The aim of this study is to achieve expert consensus on physiotherapy competencies in the management of people with nociplastic pain and suspected CS mechanisms. A web-based Delphi process was employed. Experts in the rehabilitation field were recruited following pre-defined eligibility criteria. Following completion of three Delphi rounds, the final list of competencies was generated. In all, 23 participants were recruited. They all completed Round 1 (23/23, 100%), twenty Round 2 and Round 3 (20/23, 87%). Following Round 1, seven areas were identified by the panel as crucial for CS physiotherapy management; 19 competencies out of 40 reached the consensus between experts, and nine additional competencies were added to Round 2 following literary review. Round 2 identified the agreement for all the 29 competencies. During Round 3, all the experts confirmed the final list generated through the consensus process. An agreement between experts was found for the final list of competencies that a physiotherapist should implement every time it approaches people with suspected CS mechanisms. Further research is needed to support the clinical utility of our findings and their applicability in daily practice.

Sand Therapy Competencies

As the practice of sand therapy grows and flourishes, the need for the identification of competencies of sand therapy practitioners is imperative. The purpose of this study was to identify sand therapy competencies (STC) in four categories: knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional engagement. Using qualitative research design with a purposive sample, the researchers used an initial, open-ended, and researcher-developed STC survey and the additional process of member checking to determine a final list of competencies for sand therapy practitioners. Outcomes identified a total of 33 competencies with 15 knowledge, 7 skills, 7 attitudes, and 4 professional engagement competencies. These findings provide a framework of competencies with which sand therapy training programs, professional organizations, and credentialing standards should be aligned. Future research on the acquisition of sand therapy competencies and research with more diverse samples is indicated.

Determining the core competencies for international postgraduate nursing students in internship programs: A delphi study

AimTo determine the core competencies of clinical internships for international postgraduate nursing students undertaking a two-year professional program in China. BackgroundClinical internship is an important part of nursing education and is the cornerstone for the future training of nursing professionals. However, in terms of providing a basis for the training and assessment of international postgraduate nursing students undertaking a two-year professional program in China, their core competencies of clinical internships have not yet been sufficiently determined. MethodsFocus group interviews and a two-round Delphi method were conducted. The preliminary list of core competencies was determined based on a scoping review and focus group interviews. Subsequently, experts provided suggestions for modifications to the core competencies in two rounds of the Delphi survey. The response rate (RR), composite reliability (Cr), coefficient of variation and Kendall coefficient of indices were calculated. ResultsTwenty experts completed two rounds of Delphi expert consultation and reached consensus on five first-level indices and 13 s-level indices with 27 connotations. The RR values for the two rounds of consultation were 100 %, the Cr values were 0.853 and 0.873 and the Kendall coordination coefficients were 0.134–0.250 (p < 0.05). ConclusionThe core competencies identified in this research can provide a basis for further training international postgraduate nursing students undertaking a two-year professional program in China through internship programs. This research also provides a reference for effectively evaluating and improving clinical programs.

Rating and ranking preparedness characteristics important for veterinary workplace clinical training: a novel application of pairwise comparisons and the Elo algorithm.

Quantitatively eliciting perspectives about a large number of similar entities (such as a list of competences) is a challenge for researchers in health professions education (HPE). Traditional survey methods may include using Likert items. However, a Likert item approach that generates absolute ratings of the entities may suffer from the "ceiling effect," as ratings cluster at one end of the scale. This impacts on researchers' ability to detect differences in ratings between the entities themselves and between respondent groups. This paper describes the use of pairwise comparison (this or that?) questions and a novel application of the Elo algorithm to generate relative ratings and rankings of a large number of entities, on a unidimensional scale. A study assessing the relative importance of 91 student "preparedness characteristics" for veterinary workplace clinical training (WCT) is presented as an example of this method in action. The Elo algorithm uses pairwise comparison responses to generate an importance rating for each preparedness characteristic on a scale from zero to one. This is continuous data with measurement variability which, by definition, spans an entire spectrum and is not susceptible to the ceiling effect. The output should allow for the detection of differences in perspectives between groups of survey respondents (such as students and workplace supervisors) which Likert ratings may be insensitive to. Additional advantages of the pairwise comparisons are their low susceptibility to systematic bias and measurement error, they can be quicker and arguably more engaging to complete than Likert items, and they should carry a low cognitive load for respondents. Methods for evaluating the validity and reliability of this survey design are also described. This paper presents a method that holds great potential for a diverse range of applications in HPE research. In the pursuit quantifying perspectives on survey items which are measured on a relative basis and a unidimensional scale (e.g., importance, priority, probability), this method is likely to be a valuable option.

Models of civil servants’ competencies in the context of digital transformation of public administration

The article is devoted to the digital competencies of civil servants. The conceptualization of such competencies seems relevant due to the unfolding global process of digitalization of the economy and management, legislative gaps in this field, the need for the effective implementation of national projects and government programs in modern conditions, as well as the objective need to establish clear requirements for the quality of training and the effectiveness of the functioning of civil servants. Digital competencies are considered in the context of the general concept of competencies as a set of knowledge and skills of an employee, which are refracted through value orientations, personal experience and attitudes. It shows the increasing importance of competencies as the results of life-long education in the era of digitalization, when knowledge rapidly becomes obsolete. The concept of digital literacy is considered as the basis for the formation of digital competencies. An analysis of the most popular competences models of present-day specialists is presented, in which digital transformation of management and the economy is pointed out. It is shown that the emphasis on the leadership of a civil servant in the process of digital transformation does not exhaust all aspects of their activity, involving interaction with modern ‘digitalized’ social institutions. In this regard, based on the systematization of digital competencies of civil servants, three new models are proposed. These models do not cover a complete list of competencies, but highlight important aspects of performance: 1) a role-based personal-oriented model linked to terminal values; 2) a concentric personal-professional model that emphasizes the importance of leadership skills of a servant in transforming his/her ‘the near’ and ‘the far’ environment; and 3) a problem-oriented model built on the induction from typical problems associated with digitalization to their solution through implementation of relevant competencies. The conclusion is made about the need to take into account digital competencies in the process of training future managers, as well as life-long education and assessment of civil servants.

Multi-professional development of a competency framework for patients with a Port-a-Cath (PAC).

In France, 40,000 Port-a-Cath (PAC) are inserted each year. These medical devices are prone to complications during their insertion or use. The education of patients wearing these devices could be a lever to reduce the risk of complications. The objective of this work was to develop, in a multi-professional and consensual manner, a unique and specific skills reference framework for patients with PAC and to propose it as a reference tool for health professionals. A multidisciplinary working group was set up to draw up this reference framework of skills. The first stage of the work consisted of a reflection leading to an exhaustive list of competencies necessary for the patient. These skills were then classified according to three different fields of knowledge (theoretical, know-how and attitudes). Finally, the working group identified priority competencies and established a grid that can be used to evaluate the level of acquisition of these competencies. Fifteen competencies were identified: five relating to theoretical knowledge, six relating to know-how and four relating to attitudes. These competencies were broken down into sub-competences. Seven competencies or sub-competencies were selected to constitute the list of priority competencies. This competency framework provides a reference framework for the education of patients with PAC and will help to harmonise practices within the different teams that care for patients with PAC.

Consensus Competencies for Postgraduate Fellowship Training in Global Neurology.

Use a modified Delphi approach to develop competencies for neurologists completing ≥1 year of advanced global neurology training. An expert panel of 19 United States-based neurologists involved in global health was recruited from the American Academy of Neurology Global Health Section and the American Neurological Association International Outreach Committee. An extensive list of global health competencies was generated from review of global health curricula and adapted for global neurology training. Using a modified Delphi method, United States-based neurologists participated in 3 rounds of voting on a survey with potential competencies rated on a 4-point Likert scale. A final group discussion was held to reach consensus. Proposed competencies were then subjected to a formal review from a group of 7 neurologists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with experience working with neurology trainees from high-income countries (HICs) who commented on potential gaps, feasibility, and local implementation challenges of the proposed competencies. This feedback was used to modify and finalize competencies. Three rounds of surveys, a conference call with United States-based experts, and a semistructured questionnaire and focus group discussion with LMIC experts were used to discuss and reach consensus on the final competencies. This resulted in a competency framework consisting of 47 competencies across 8 domains: (1) cultural context, social determinants of health and access to care; (2) clinical and teaching skills and neurologic medical knowledge; (3) team-based practice; (4) developing global neurology partnerships; (5) ethics; (6) approach to clinical care; (7) community neurologic health; (8) health care systems and multinational health care organizations. These proposed competencies can serve as a foundation on which future global neurology training programs can be built and trainees evaluated. It may also serve as a model for global health training programs in other medical specialties as well as a framework to expand the number of neurologists from HICs trained in global neurology.