Table 1.

Definitions of key concepts used within this review

Concept	Definition
Competency (or competency standard)	A measure used to describe the idealised capacity of an individual to perform a role or set of tasks.76
Competence	Competence can be described as the ability to perform a task with desirable outcomes under varied circumstances. This definition encompasses multiple components such as the habitual and judicious application of knowledge, technical skills, values, clinical reasoning and attitudes.63 77
Domains of competence	Competency domains represent organised clusters of competencies which are intended to characterise a central aspect of professional practice in which a professional should be competent.34
Competency framework	A competency framework represents a complete collection of competencies required for effective performance.18
Curriculum framework	A curriculum framework is an organised set of standards or learning objectives that define educational requirements