Mobile technologies to support workplace-based assessment for entrustment decisions: Guidelines for programs and...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Digital Health
• Assessment Technologies

Background:

• Competency-based medical education and workplace-based assessment (WBA) are increasingly prevalent.
• Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are central to clinical workplace assessment.
• Traditional paper-based and computer-based assessment methods are often cumbersome and not integrated into clinical workflows.

Purpose of the Study:

• To support institutions in implementing mobile technology for EPA-based assessment.
• To provide guidance on using mobile technology for general workplace-based assessment.
• To address challenges and outline best practices for digital WBA.

Main Methods:

• The AMEE Guide covers the background of WBA, EPAs, and entrustment decision-making.
• It offers guidance on selecting or developing mobile assessment technologies.
• The guide discusses implementation challenges and best practices.

Main Results:

• Mobile technology facilitates point-of-care documentation, merging WBA with patient care.
• Smartphone applications are increasingly used for WBA.
• Digital tools offer a more sustainable and integrated approach to assessment documentation.

Conclusions:

• Mobile technology is indispensable for modern workplace-based assessment.
• Implementing mobile solutions can improve the efficiency and sustainability of EPA-based assessment.
• This guide provides a framework for adopting digital assessment tools in medical education.