Competencies in overarching domains (communication, professionalism) were more consistent across disciplines than clinical domains¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r2 · q2
Currency · newest study 2025 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person · recheck by 2030: baselines and conditions change

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Significant agreement in competencies existed across HCP disciplines, with greater divergence in clinical assessment and management and consistency in communication and professionalism. → Verboven Kenneth 2025

Evidence¶

Verboven Kenneth 2025¶

Verboven Kenneth, Wikström-Grotell Camilla, Lehtinen-Jacks Susanna, Davis Mary E., O'Donoghue Gráinne, Tuominen Pipsa P. A., Agten Anouk, Curran Fiona, Cunningham Caitriona. (2025). Obesity competencies for healthcare professionals: a scoping review. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07973-3

q2 · i? · review · r2

Cross-study comparison of competencies reported in the 22 included papers found "significant agreement in the competencies identified by differing HCP disciplines", with divergence concentrated in clinical domains. Competencies in overarching domains such as communication and professionalism were generally more consistent across disciplines.

"There was significant agreement in the competencies identified by differing HCP disciplines. As expected, greater divergence in competencies existed in the clinical assessment and management domains, which likely incorporate the more unique elements of each discipline's scope of practice."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• Clinical Assessment and Clinical Management were the most frequently reported competency domains — related
• Communication skills are consistently ranked the most important competencies yet underemphasized in professional preparation — related
• Scoping review of obesity competency literature identifies competencies spanning eleven key domains — a broader claim this one bears on