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1. Definition and Characteristics of Behavioral Medicine, and Main Tasks and Goals of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine—an International Delphi Study.

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Dekker, Joost, Amitami, Marie, Berman, Anne H., Brown, Helen, Cleal, Bryan, Figueiras, Maria João, Finney Rutten, Lila J., Fors, Egil A., Griva, Konstadina, Gu, Jing, Keyworth, Chris, Kleinstäuber, Maria, Lahmann, Claas, Lau, Joseph T. F., Leplow, Bernd, Li, Li, Malmberg Gavelin, Hanna, Mewes, Ricarda, Mo, Phoenix K. H., and Mullan, Barbara

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CONSENSUS (Social sciences), PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL sciences, ORGANIZATIONAL goals, TERMS & phrases, COMMUNICATION, INTERPROFESSIONAL relations, MEDICAL practice, INTERNATIONAL agencies, DELPHI method
Abstract

Background: In the past decades, behavioral medicine has attained global recognition. Due to its global reach, a critical need has emerged to consider whether the original definition of behavioral medicine is still valid, comprehensive, and inclusive, and to reconsider the main tasks and goals of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM), as the umbrella organization in the field. The purpose of the present study was to (i) update the definition and scope of behavioral medicine and its defining characteristics; and (ii) develop a proposal on ISBM's main tasks and goals. Method: Our study used the Delphi method. A core group prepared a discussion paper. An international Delphi panel rated questions and provided comments. The panel intended to reach an a priori defined level of consensus (i.e., 70%). Results: The international panel reached consensus on an updated definition and scope of behavioral medicine as a field of research and practice that builds on collaboration among multiple disciplines. These disciplines are concerned with development and application of behavioral and biomedical evidence across the disease continuum in clinical and public health domains. Consensus was reached on a proposal for ISBM's main tasks and goals focused on supporting communication and collaboration across disciplines and participating organizations; stimulating research, education, and practice; and supporting individuals and organizations in the field. Conclusion: The consensus on definition and scope of behavioral medicine and ISBM's tasks and goals provides a foundational step toward achieving these goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2021
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2. Milestones and entrustable professional activities: The key to practically translating competencies for interprofessional education?

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Susan J. Wagner and Scott Reeves

Subjects
Medical education, business.industry, Interprofessional Relations, Lifelong learning, Delphi method, Pharmacy, Professional Practice, General Medicine, Interprofessional education, Competency-Based Education, Professional Competence, Education, Medical, Graduate, Key (cryptography), Medicine, Humans, Educational Measurement, Program Development, business, Curriculum, Quality of Health Care
Abstract

Competency-based education and practice have become foundational for developing interprofessional education (IPE) and interprofessional collaboration. There has been a plethora of competencies developed in these areas recently, both at individual institutions and nationally; however, their effective integration and thus potential has not been fully realized educationally. Milestones and entrustable professional activities (EPAs) are new concepts and assessment approaches from medical education that provide a way to functionally use and maximize competencies to ensure that competency is attained. They are applicable to learning activities both within the classroom and the clinic, as well as to lifelong learning. This paper defines and describes milestones and EPAs, considers the importance of their application to IPE, and summarizes a future research project that will identify EPAs for an IPE curriculum.

Published
2015