Exploring the Relationship Between Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX) and Entrustable P… (NCT07107542) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Exploring the Relationship Between Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX) and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in Occupational Therapy Clinical Interns' Independent Competence
Taiwan50 participantsStarted 2025-10-08
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational cross-sectional study is to evaluate whether the combined use of Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX) and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) can assess the independent clinical competence of occupational therapy interns at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Does the performance on Mini-CEX correlate with the interns' ability to perform independently?
2. Does the use of EPAs provide additional insight into interns' readiness for unsupervised clinical practice?
Participants will:
1. Provide informed consent at the sixth week of their internship.
2. Undergo assessment with Mini-CEX and EPAs during their eighth week of clinical training.
3. Complete demographic questionnaires including age, gender, study habits, prior university experience, parental occupation, and residence area.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Occupational therapy interns in the physical domain at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
* Provide informed consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
* None specified
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Independent Clinical Competence of Occupational Therapy Interns
Timeframe: Assessment conducted at the eighth week of internship fieldwork.