Development of a personal competency evaluation indicator system for tuberculosis health educators: a scoping review...

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Education
• Competency Assessment

Background:

• Effective tuberculosis (TB) health education relies on competent educators.
• A standardized system for evaluating TB health educator competency is lacking.
• This study addresses the need for a scientifically robust evaluation framework.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically synthesize evidence on the personal competency of TB health educators.
• To develop a comprehensive and scientifically validated evaluation indicator system for TB health educators.

Main Methods:

• A two-phase mixed-methods design was employed, starting with a scoping review of seven databases.
• Phase 1 identified competency elements, which were synthesized into a preliminary framework.
• Phase 2 utilized a modified Delphi method with 20 Chinese experts, incorporating the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for indicator weighting and validation.

Main Results:

• The scoping review extracted seven core dimensions, 24 categories, and 63 competency elements.
• The Delphi method achieved high expert consensus, with all indicators meeting retention criteria.
• The developed indicator system demonstrated good reliability (ICC=0.86) and content validity (scale-level CVI=0.92), with Communication and Health Education Skills being the highest-weighted dimension.

Conclusions:

• A scientifically sound, reliable, and practical personal competency evaluation indicator system for TB health educators was successfully developed.
• This system provides a validated tool for assessing TB health educator competencies.
• The system supports targeted training design and workforce development in TB health education.