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Ramaswamy V, Munz SM, Nalliah R, et al. Entrustable professional activities framework for assessment of patient handoffs in dentistry. J Dent Educ. 2021;86(1):88-97doi: 10.1002/jdd.12787.
Ramaswamy, V., Munz, S. M., Nalliah, R., Fitzgerald, M., Dragan, I. F., Karimbux, N., Shin, K., & Danciu, T. E. (2022). Entrustable professional activities framework for assessment of patient handoffs in dentistry. Journal of dental education, 86(1), 88-97. https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.12787
Ramaswamy, Vidya, et al. "Entrustable professional activities framework for assessment of patient handoffs in dentistry." Journal of dental education vol. 86,1 (2022): 88-97. doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.12787
Ramaswamy V, Munz SM, Nalliah R, Fitzgerald M, Dragan IF, Karimbux N, Shin K, Danciu TE. Entrustable professional activities framework for assessment of patient handoffs in dentistry. J Dent Educ. 2022 Jan;86(1):88-97. doi: 10.1002/jdd.12787. Epub 2021 Sep 23. PMID: 34554573.
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J Dent Educ. 2022 Jan;86(1):88-97. doi: 10.1002/jdd.12787. Epub 2021 Sep 23.

Entrustable professional activities framework for assessment of patient handoffs in dentistry.

Journal of dental education

Vidya Ramaswamy, Stephanie M Munz, Romesh Nalliah, Mark Fitzgerald, Irina F Dragan, Nadeem Karimbux, Katherine Shin, Theodora E Danciu

Affiliations

  1. Associate Director of Curriculum and Program Evaluation, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
  2. Director of General Practice Residency, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
  3. Associate Dean for Patient Services, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
  4. Associate Dean, Community-based Collaborative Care and Education, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
  5. Director of Faculty Education and Instructional Development, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
  6. Dean, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
  7. Office of Academic Affairs, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
  8. Director of Engaged Learning and Assessment, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

PMID: 34554573 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.12787

Abstract

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to report data on the lack of a proper patient handoff system in dentistry and dental education and to present a possible solution to integrate this into curriculum using the "entrustable professional activities" (EPAs) framework.

METHODS: Delphi participants from seven US dental schools provided feedback on a preliminary definition of handoff, a mnemonic and an assessment rubric. 2019 American Dental Education Association Commission on Change and Innovation in Dental Education (ADEA CCI) participants further evaluated the handoff EPA using the EQual rubric for EPA quality and structure.

RESULTS: Delphi participants identified points of transition in dentistry, selected the D-PASS as a mnemonic, and agreed with the evaluation rubric. The ADEA CCI participants agreed the handoff EPA describes work that is essential for the profession and suitable for entrustment.

CONCLUSION: The D-PASS rubric is an effective way to assess patient handoffs.

© 2021 American Dental Education Association.

Keywords: EPAs; assessment rubric; entrustable professional activities; handoff; mnemonic; transition of care

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