Analysis of Physicians' Self-Perceived Structure of Clinical Competencies
- VernacularTitle:医師による臨床能力項目の自己認識構造の分析
- Author:
Hiroki AOKI
1
;
Makoto KIKUKAWA
2
Author Information
- Keywords: clinical competence; competency structure; physicians’ self-perception
- From:Medical Education 2025;56(3):177-180
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
- Abstract: Clinical competence in physicians comprises multiple interrelated components. We conducted a quantitative self-assessment survey of 132 physicians affiliated with the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Kurume University School of Medicine to investigate how these competencies are perceived. Nine competencies were defined based on national and international guidelines. Correlation analysis revealed significant positive associations among all competencies, indicating that physicians perceive them as interrelated. Hierarchical cluster analysis identified two major clusters: one related to individual traits and another associated with social interaction. These findings suggest that clinical competencies are perceived not in isolation but as structured domains. This provides foundational insight for the development of systematic training programs that align with how physicians experience and develop clinical competence.
