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Table 2 Key competency framework terms identified in the literature

From: Proposing a re-conceptualisation of competency framework terminology for health: a scoping review

Code/thematic area

Term

Number of appearances in records (n = 623)

Like terms

Competency

24 769

Competencies

21 167

Competence

13 966

Competences

3616

Competent

1336

Attributes

Skill(s)

12 394

Knowledge

9874

Behaviour(ior)

6611

Values

1963

Attitudes

1170

Applications

Management

11 925

Research

8919

Assessment

6977

Standard(s)(ize)(ise)

4334

Communication

2812

Recruit(ment)

766

Regulate(ion)(s)

677

Development

Practice

8806

Training

7840

Learning

7176

Occupation

Activity(ies)

4045

Role

3894

Task(s)

3706

Relating concepts

Performance

8282

Level

6974

Proficiency(t)

440