A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal
Competence of healthcare professionals performing electroencephalography test: A systematic review
Authors: Linnavuori, Elina; Virtanen, Irina; Stolt, Minna
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Publication year: 2025
Journal: Clinical neurophysiology practice
Journal name in source: Clinical Neurophysiology Practice
Journal acronym: Clin Neurophysiol Pract
Volume: 10
First page : 104
Last page: 115
eISSN: 2467-981X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnp.2025.03.001(external)
Web address : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnp.2025.03.001(external)
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/491726515(external)
Objective
To describe the EEG competence of healthcare professionals and how this competence has been measured in previous literature.
MethodsA systematic review following the preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. A literature search was conducted in CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases focusing on studies that empirically examined the EEG competence of healthcare professionals.
ResultsA total of 28 studies were included. EEG competence consists of two main categories: knowledge and skills of EEG, and attitudes and values towards EEG. The EEG competence of healthcare professionals was assessed in three different settings: tests, simulations, and real life. The data collection methods were knowledge tests, self-assessments, and observations. The tools were developed by a researcher(s) for the single study and were not psychometrically tested.
ConclusionEEG competence is a multidimensional concept that includes knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that need to be considered when defining EEG competence and developing tools to measure it.
SignificanceThis systematic review provides information to the educators of healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations involved in developing comprehensive EEG training programs and assessments to foster professional development and ensure reliable diagnostic test results for patients.
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Funding information in the publication:
The study was funded by the University of Turku Joint Research Grant Fund (TY/197/2023)
