Jurnal Nasional Infokes vol.10 issue 4 2020
Core competencies required by toxicology graduates in order to function effectively in a Poisons Information Centre: A Delphi study
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Title
Jurnal Nasional Infokes vol.10 issue 4 2020
Core competencies required by toxicology graduates in order to function effectively in a Poisons Information Centre: A Delphi study
Core competencies required by toxicology graduates in order to function effectively in a Poisons Information Centre: A Delphi study
Subject
Medical Toxicology
Health Professions Education
Curriculum development
Poison
Information Specialists
Delphi-study
Core competencies
Health Professions Education
Curriculum development
Poison
Information Specialists
Delphi-study
Core competencies
Description
Introduction: The availability of trained Medical Toxicologists in developing countries is limited and education
in Medical Toxicology remains inadequate. The lack of toxicology services contributes to a knowledge gap in the
management of poisonings. A need existed to investigate the core competencies required by toxicology graduates
to effectively operate in a Poisons Information Centre. The aim of this study was to obtain consensus from an
expert group of health care workers on these core competencies. This was done by making use of the Delphi
technique.
Methodology: The Delphi survey started with a set of carefully selected questions drawn from various sources
including a literature review and exploration of existing curricula. To capture the collective opinion of experts in
South Africa, Africa and also globally, three different groups were invited to participate in the study. To build
and manage the questionnaire, the secure Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) web platform was used.
Results: A total of 134 competencies were selected for the three rounds and in the end consensus was reached on
118 (88%) items. Panel members agreed that 113 (96%) of these items should be incorporated in a Medical
Toxicology curriculum and five (4%) should be excluded.
Discussion: All participants agreed that effective communication is an essential skill for toxicology graduates.
The curriculum can address this problem by including effective pedagogy to enhance oral and written com-
munication skills.
Feedback from panellists indicated that the questionnaires were country-specific and not necessarily re-
presentative of all geographical locations. This is an example of the ‘battle of curriculum design’ where the
context in which the curriculum will be used, will determine the content.
Conclusion: The Delphi method, based on three iterative rounds and feedback from experts, was effective in
reaching consensus on the learning outcomes of a Medical Toxicology curriculum. The study results will ulti-
mately improve education in Medical Toxicology.
in Medical Toxicology remains inadequate. The lack of toxicology services contributes to a knowledge gap in the
management of poisonings. A need existed to investigate the core competencies required by toxicology graduates
to effectively operate in a Poisons Information Centre. The aim of this study was to obtain consensus from an
expert group of health care workers on these core competencies. This was done by making use of the Delphi
technique.
Methodology: The Delphi survey started with a set of carefully selected questions drawn from various sources
including a literature review and exploration of existing curricula. To capture the collective opinion of experts in
South Africa, Africa and also globally, three different groups were invited to participate in the study. To build
and manage the questionnaire, the secure Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) web platform was used.
Results: A total of 134 competencies were selected for the three rounds and in the end consensus was reached on
118 (88%) items. Panel members agreed that 113 (96%) of these items should be incorporated in a Medical
Toxicology curriculum and five (4%) should be excluded.
Discussion: All participants agreed that effective communication is an essential skill for toxicology graduates.
The curriculum can address this problem by including effective pedagogy to enhance oral and written com-
munication skills.
Feedback from panellists indicated that the questionnaires were country-specific and not necessarily re-
presentative of all geographical locations. This is an example of the ‘battle of curriculum design’ where the
context in which the curriculum will be used, will determine the content.
Conclusion: The Delphi method, based on three iterative rounds and feedback from experts, was effective in
reaching consensus on the learning outcomes of a Medical Toxicology curriculum. The study results will ulti-
mately improve education in Medical Toxicology.
Creator
C.J. Marks, A.J.N. Louw, I. Couper
Source
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2020.05.011
Date
27 May 2020
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Citation
C.J. Marks, A.J.N. Louw, I. Couper, “Jurnal Nasional Infokes vol.10 issue 4 2020
Core competencies required by toxicology graduates in order to function effectively in a Poisons Information Centre: A Delphi study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed May 9, 2025, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/1838.
Core competencies required by toxicology graduates in order to function effectively in a Poisons Information Centre: A Delphi study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed May 9, 2025, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/1838.