The goal of this observational cross-sectional study is to evaluate whether the combined use of Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX) and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) can assess the independent clinical competence of occupational therapy interns at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Does the performance on Mini-CEX correlate with the interns' ability to perform independently? 2. Does the use of EPAs provide additional insight into interns' readiness for unsupervised clinical practice?
Participants will:
1. Provide informed consent at the sixth week of their internship. 2. Undergo assessment with Mini-CEX and EPAs during their eighth week of clinical training. 3. Complete demographic questionnaires including age, gender, study habits, prior university experience, parental occupation, and residence area.
Occupational therapy interns in the physical domain at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Provide informed consent to participate
None specified
This study population consists of occupational therapy interns undergoing physical domain fieldwork at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital. Participants are typically fourth-year students engaged in clinical internship training.
Other
Cross-sectional
Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX) and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) Assessment
Other interventionParticipants undergo standard fieldwork assessments using Mini-CEX and EPAs during their internship to evaluate fieldwork competence and readiness for independent practice. These are observational assessments without additional experimental interventions.
Independent Clinical Competence of Occupational Therapy Interns
The primary outcome is the assessment of occupational therapy interns' independent performance during fieldwork, measured by combined scores of the Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX) and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs). The Mini-CEX evaluates seven core clinical competencies, scored from 1 to 9 per item, with higher scores indicating better clinical performance. EPAs assess competence based on supervision levels, scored from 1 to 5, where higher scores reflect greater independence and readiness for unsupervised clinical practice. This combined assessment captures interns' clinical skills, decision-making, and preparedness for independent work.
Correlation of Demographic Factors with fieldwork Competence
Analysis of demographic variables including age, gender, average study time, prior university experience, parental occupation, and residence area, to explore their association with interns' performance on Mini-CEX and EPAs assessments.
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