Exploring the Feasibility of Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities in Workplace-based Training: Insights from Pharmacy Educators
<h3>Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">To explore the feasibility of adapting and implementing pharmacy entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in workplace-based training. </p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">Pharmacy faculty, experienced workpla...
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| author | Tarik Al-Diery (17785685) |
| author2 | Tahani Maki (22150324) Nada Abuhayeh (22150327) Nataly Makhoul (22150330) Safa Al-Haneedi (22150333) Safa Tahar (21837860) Zachariah Nazar (8600154) Abderrezzaq Soltani (19532617) Banan Mukhalalati (9721338) Farhat Naz Hussain (11105280) |
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| author_facet | Tarik Al-Diery (17785685) Tahani Maki (22150324) Nada Abuhayeh (22150327) Nataly Makhoul (22150330) Safa Al-Haneedi (22150333) Safa Tahar (21837860) Zachariah Nazar (8600154) Abderrezzaq Soltani (19532617) Banan Mukhalalati (9721338) Farhat Naz Hussain (11105280) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Tarik Al-Diery (17785685) Tahani Maki (22150324) Nada Abuhayeh (22150327) Nataly Makhoul (22150330) Safa Al-Haneedi (22150333) Safa Tahar (21837860) Zachariah Nazar (8600154) Abderrezzaq Soltani (19532617) Banan Mukhalalati (9721338) Farhat Naz Hussain (11105280) |
| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2025-08-01T03:00:00Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101474 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Biomedical and clinical sciences Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences Education Specialist studies in education Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) Competency development Workplace-based training Entrustment Supervision |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Exploring the Feasibility of Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities in Workplace-based Training: Insights from Pharmacy Educators |
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| description | <h3>Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">To explore the feasibility of adapting and implementing pharmacy entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in workplace-based training. </p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">Pharmacy faculty, experienced workplace-based pharmacy educators and practicing pharmacists representing various practice settings were recruited for focus group interviews to explore their perspectives on the feasibility of incorporating 15 EPAs reflecting entry-level pharmacy practice. Interview questions were derived from the validated Quality of Entrustable Professional Activities (QUEPA) rubric. Participants were also asked to provide their views on the facilitators and barriers to introducing EPAs in workplace-based training. </p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Five focus groups were conducted with a total of 24 participants between October and November 2023. Four key themes emerged regarding the feasibility of adapting and implementing the 15 EPAs: (1) clarity and measurability of entry-level tasks, (2) limitations and restrictions in EPA implementation, (3) environmental facilitators, and (4) supervisor influence on entrustment decision-making. Participants reported that successful EPA adaptation requires addressing regulatory and contextual barriers, training supervisors in EPA usage, and ensuring EPAs remain adaptable to evolving professional and health care needs. </p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The validated QUEPA rubric provided a systematic approach to exploring the incorporation of EPA statements in workplace-based training. Participants recognized the potential of EPAs to support curriculum development and expand pharmacists’ scope of practice. Supervisor-dependent influence on entrustment decision-making emerged as a notable factor that could impact the feasibility of EPA adaptation and implementation. Continuous refinement and active stakeholder collaboration are essential for the effective use of EPAs as a supportive educational framework.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101474" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101474</a></p> |
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| spelling | Exploring the Feasibility of Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities in Workplace-based Training: Insights from Pharmacy EducatorsTarik Al-Diery (17785685)Tahani Maki (22150324)Nada Abuhayeh (22150327)Nataly Makhoul (22150330)Safa Al-Haneedi (22150333)Safa Tahar (21837860)Zachariah Nazar (8600154)Abderrezzaq Soltani (19532617)Banan Mukhalalati (9721338)Farhat Naz Hussain (11105280)Biomedical and clinical sciencesPharmacology and pharmaceutical sciencesEducationSpecialist studies in educationEntrustable professional activities (EPAs)Competency developmentWorkplace-based trainingEntrustmentSupervision<h3>Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">To explore the feasibility of adapting and implementing pharmacy entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in workplace-based training. </p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">Pharmacy faculty, experienced workplace-based pharmacy educators and practicing pharmacists representing various practice settings were recruited for focus group interviews to explore their perspectives on the feasibility of incorporating 15 EPAs reflecting entry-level pharmacy practice. Interview questions were derived from the validated Quality of Entrustable Professional Activities (QUEPA) rubric. Participants were also asked to provide their views on the facilitators and barriers to introducing EPAs in workplace-based training. </p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Five focus groups were conducted with a total of 24 participants between October and November 2023. Four key themes emerged regarding the feasibility of adapting and implementing the 15 EPAs: (1) clarity and measurability of entry-level tasks, (2) limitations and restrictions in EPA implementation, (3) environmental facilitators, and (4) supervisor influence on entrustment decision-making. Participants reported that successful EPA adaptation requires addressing regulatory and contextual barriers, training supervisors in EPA usage, and ensuring EPAs remain adaptable to evolving professional and health care needs. </p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The validated QUEPA rubric provided a systematic approach to exploring the incorporation of EPA statements in workplace-based training. Participants recognized the potential of EPAs to support curriculum development and expand pharmacists’ scope of practice. Supervisor-dependent influence on entrustment decision-making emerged as a notable factor that could impact the feasibility of EPA adaptation and implementation. Continuous refinement and active stakeholder collaboration are essential for the effective use of EPAs as a supportive educational framework.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101474" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101474</a></p>2025-08-01T03:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101474https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Exploring_the_Feasibility_of_Implementing_Entrustable_Professional_Activities_in_Workplace-based_Training_Insights_from_Pharmacy_Educators/30018895CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/300188952025-08-01T03:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | Exploring the Feasibility of Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities in Workplace-based Training: Insights from Pharmacy Educators Tarik Al-Diery (17785685) Biomedical and clinical sciences Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences Education Specialist studies in education Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) Competency development Workplace-based training Entrustment Supervision |
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| title | Exploring the Feasibility of Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities in Workplace-based Training: Insights from Pharmacy Educators |
| title_full | Exploring the Feasibility of Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities in Workplace-based Training: Insights from Pharmacy Educators |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Feasibility of Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities in Workplace-based Training: Insights from Pharmacy Educators |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Feasibility of Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities in Workplace-based Training: Insights from Pharmacy Educators |
| title_short | Exploring the Feasibility of Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities in Workplace-based Training: Insights from Pharmacy Educators |
| title_sort | Exploring the Feasibility of Implementing Entrustable Professional Activities in Workplace-based Training: Insights from Pharmacy Educators |
| topic | Biomedical and clinical sciences Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences Education Specialist studies in education Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) Competency development Workplace-based training Entrustment Supervision |