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| Section/topic | Item | Checklist item |
| Title and abstract | ||
| Title | 1a | Identification as a competency framework in the title. |
| 1b | Identification of intended profession and level of practice/stage of training in title. | |
| Structured abstract/summary | 2 | Structured summary that includes intended user(s) and use(s) of the framework, the purpose of the framework, the development process and methods used. |
| Definition(s) | 3 | Defined or referenced definitions for competence, competency and other key terms used to promote understanding of the framework. |
| Framework development | ||
| Rationale and justification | 4 | Description of rationale and justification for the development of the framework including supportive references where possible. |
| Purpose and use | 5a | Description of the purpose of the framework. |
| 5b | Description of the intended use(s) of the framework. | |
| 5c | Description of the intended user(s) of the framework. | |
| Developer group | 6 | Description of the qualifications and expertise of those leading the development of the framework. |
| Oversight/governance group | 7 | Description of the group that had oversight of the framework, the purpose and expertise of the group members, how they reviewed the work and/or contributed to the development. |
| Theoretical/conceptual approach(es) | 8 | Description of theoretical/conceptual approach(es) used to develop the framework including references and rationale for their use. |
| Development process | ||
| Process and methods | 9a | Description of each step of the development process. |
| 9b | Description of how existing literature was gathered and used to inform the competency framework development. Provide a list of references used. | |
| 9c | Description of all methods used throughout the development process including associated reference(s) and details of any modifications. | |
| End-user contributions | 10 | Description of all stakeholders, including end users of both the framework (e.g., the professional group consulted) and the services (e.g., patients/consumers and other healthcare professionals) who contributed to the development process, how they were selected (with considerations of equity, diversity and inclusion), and how they participated. |
| Ethics | 11 | Description of ethical considerations and approvals obtained where applicable. |
| Evaluation and implementation | ||
| Evaluation | 12 | Description of the approach for evaluating the draft competency framework, including how feedback from stakeholders was gathered and used. |
| Implementation | 13 | Suggestion for how the framework should be implemented and in what settings. |
| Funding and COI | ||
| Funding | 14 | Description of all funding sources and other support received for the development of the framework and the role of the funder(s). |
| Conflict of interest | 15 | Description of how conflicts of interest were considered and managed in the development process. |