Table 2

Data charting variables and domains relating to article description

PCC elementsItem/domainDescription
YearYear of publication
Author/sList of all authors
Publication typeReview, commentary, empirical study, other
Study designIf it is an empirical study, what design was used (descriptive, experimental)?
Geographical locationOn which continent and in which country is the institution located?
PopulationSettingType of school/institute/educational clinic
ContextType of nursing programmeIs this an undergraduate, postgraduate, bachelor of science in nursing or other type of academic programme/clinic?
ConceptEPAs characteristicsWhat are the listed EPAs and how are they characterised?
TitleTitle of the EPA3
SpecificationsClear listing of what is included in the activity3
LimitationsClear listing of what is excluded in the activity3
Most relevant competency domainsRefers to competency framework used to develop the EPAs3
ImplementationWere the EPAs that were proposed included in the local academic nursing programme(s)? If so, when and how were they implemented?
EffectsIf any effects are reported, which ones were described using which outcomes?
Evidence supporting effectsEffect sizes described in empirical studies
  • EPAs, entrustable professional activities.