title: Key questions for conducting role delineation research.
abstract: Role delineation research for the verification of professional competencies is essential in many professions to promote quality assurance and support capacity building and workforce development. In this article, guidance is provided about key aspects of role delineation research. The information contained in this article focuses on 13 key questions within three selected research phases when attempting to identify and verify the roles that are inherent within any given profession. The major sections in the paper include planning the research, collecting and analyzing the data, interpreting findings, and considering the future. Recommendations and examples related to each of the important questions are provided to assist others undertaking role delineation research.
authors: New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York, NY 10003, USA. alyson.taub@nyu.edu
authors: Alyson
authors: A
authors: Taub
authors: Gary D
authors: GD
authors: Gilmore
authors: Larry K
authors: LK
authors: Olsen
authors: Dave
authors: D
authors: Connell
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D006293:Health Promotion; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards*; D024382:Professional Role; D012106:Research