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A Systematic Review Evaluating the Implementation of Entrustable Professional Activities in Family Medicine Programs

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This review aims to evaluate the implementation of entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in family medicine programs globally.
Conducted a systematic review of studies published from 2004 to 2024.
Appraised data using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) version 2018.
Excluded systematic reviews, book chapters, and letters to the editor.
Eleven studies were included, with MMAT scores between 71% and 100%.
Identified four key themes: clarification of EPA terminology, implementation strategies, regional differences, and educational benefits and barriers.
Benefits included clearer performance expectations and enhanced feedback, while challenges involved integrating EPAs into existing systems.

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Systematic review explores the implementation of entrustable professional activities in family medicine, highlighting benefits and challenges.

Suthiram et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Systematic review explores the implementation of entrustable professional activities in family medicine, highlighting benefits and challenges.