Abstracts
Abstract
Background: The CanMEDS Competency Framework is an internationally recognized model used to outline the proficiencies of a physician. It has predominantly been studied in clinical environments but not all medical specialties take part in direct patient contact. In laboratory medicine, the role of the physician is to promote and enhance patient diagnostics by managing and overseeing the functions of a diagnostic laboratory.
Methods: This phenomenographic study explores the lived experiences of biochemistry, microbiology, and pathology residency program directors to better understand how they utilize the CanMEDS competencies. Eight laboratory medicine program directors from across Canada were individually interviewed using a semi-structured interview, and the data was analysed using inductive thematic analysis.
Results: The findings show that the current framework is disconnected from the unique context of laboratory medicine with some competencies appearing unrelatable using the current standardized definitions and expectations. Nevertheless, participants considered the framework to be an appropriate blueprint of the competencies necessary for their professional environment, but to make it accessible more autonomy is required to adapt the framework to their needs.
Conclusion: Newer renditions of the CanMEDS Competency Framework should better consider the realities of non-clinical disciplines.
Résumé
Contexte : Le référentiel CanMEDS est un modèle reconnu à l'échelle internationale qui décrit les compétences nécessaires d'un médecin. Cependant, il a été principalement étudié dans des environnements cliniques, mais ce ne sont pas toutes les spécialités médicales qui ont des contacts directs avec les patients. En médecine de laboratoire, le rôle du médecin est de promouvoir et d'améliorer les analyses diagnostiques des patients en supervisant les fonctions d'un laboratoire diagnostic.
Méthodes : Cette étude phénoménographique explore les expériences vécues de directeurs de programmes de résidence en biochimie, microbiologie et pathologie afin de mieux comprendre comment leurs programmes de formation utilisent les compétences CanMEDS. Huit directeurs de programme Canadiens en médecine de laboratoire ont participé à une entrevue semi-structurée individuelle et les données recueillies ont été analysées par une analyse thématique inductive.
Résultats : Les résultats démontrent que le référentiel actuel est déconnecté de la médecine de laboratoire et que certaines compétences semblent incompatibles en utilisant les définitions normalisées en vigueur. Néanmoins, les participants considèrent que le référentiel est un schéma approprié des compétences nécessaires dans leur environnement professionnel, mais une plus grande autonomie est nécessaire pour l’adapter à leurs besoins.
Conclusion : Les prochaines révisions du référentiel de compétences CanMEDS devraient mieux tenir compte des réalités des disciplines non cliniques.
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