scholarly journals Competency Assessment Tool and Faculty Assessors for Competency-based Pharmacy Education: A Preliminary Study of Its Applications and Advantages

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 285-292
Author(s):  
Hye Yeon Sin
Keyword(s):  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Preliminary Study

scholarly journals Current Trends and Opportunities for Competency Assessment in Pharmacy Education–A Literature Review

Pharmacy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayley Croft ◽  
Conor Gilligan ◽  
Rohan Rasiah ◽  
Tracy Levett-Jones ◽  
Jennifer Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Health Professional ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Assessment Methods ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Primary Research ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Research Studies

An increasing emphasis on health professional competency in recent times has been matched by an increased prevalence of competency-based education models. Assessments can generate information on competence, and authentic, practice-based assessment methods are critical. Assessment reform has emerged as an academic response to the demands of the pharmacy profession and the need to equip graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes to face the challenges of the modern workforce. The objective of this review was to identify and appraise the range of assessment methods used in entry-level pharmacy education and examine current trends in health professional assessment. The initial search located 2854 articles. After screening, 36 sources were included in the review, 13 primary research studies, 12 non-experimental pharmacy research papers, and 11 standards and guidelines from the grey literature. Primary research studies were critically appraised using the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument (MERSQI). This review identified three areas in pharmacy practice assessment which provide opportunities for expansion and improvement of assessment approaches: (1) integrated approaches to performance assessment; (2) simulation-based assessment approaches, and; (3) collection of validity evidence to support assessment decisions. Competency-based assessment shows great potential for expanded use in pharmacy, but there is a need for further research and development to ensure its appropriate and effective use.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR NEONATAL BAG MASK VENTILATION AND INTUBATION: A DELPHI STUDY

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. e48-e49
Author(s):  
Julia DiLabio ◽  
Zia Bismilla ◽  
Emer Finan ◽  
Mohammed Ayoub ◽  
Hilal Almandhari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Expert Consensus ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Global Rating ◽  
Mask Ventilation ◽  
Delphi Round ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Bag Mask Ventilation

Abstract BACKGROUND As paediatric training programs shift to a competency-based education model, there is a growing need for tools with strong evidence of validity to teach and assess procedural skills. To date, there are no competency-based assessment tools for bag mask ventilation or neonatal intubation that are widely accepted in the field of paediatrics. OBJECTIVES We aimed to develop a neonatal bag mask ventilation competency assessment tool (BMVCAT) and neonatal intubation competency assessment tool (NICAT) to assess proficiency in these skills for application in both the clinical and simulation-based training environments. Delphi methodology was used to determine expert consensus regarding critical items to be included. DESIGN/METHODS Systematic literature reviews were performed to generate potential items to include in the assessment tools, consisting of two parts: a checklist of specific actions required to complete the procedures competently and global ratings reflecting overall competence on general aspects of the skill. Checklist items were grouped into 3 domains: pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure. A Delphi panel of North American neonatal experts was established to determine expert consensus regarding critical items required to objectively assess the competence of individuals performing neonatal bag mask ventilation and intubation. Panelists completed iterative surveys to rate the importance of checklist and global rating items using a 7-point Likert scale. Responses were evaluated and items were removed after each round if the mean rating was <5.5 until consensus was achieved. RESULTS Thirty-four experts from 26 centres in Canada (N=23) and the United States (N=11) participated in the Delphi process: 18 neonatologists, 9 neonatal nurses or nurse practitioners, 4 respiratory therapists, 2 paediatricians, and 1 paediatric anesthesiologist. Systematic literature reviews generated 48 checklist items and 23 global rating items for the BMVCAT and 67 checklist items and 24 global rating items for the NICAT. The first Delphi round reduced the BMVCAT to 43 checklist items and 20 global rating items and the NICAT to 63 checklist items and 23 global rating items. The second Delphi round reduced the BMVCAT to 27 checklist items and 16 global rating items and the NICAT to 50 checklist items and 22 global rating items. The Delphi process was continued until expert consensus was achieved to generate the BMVCAT and NICAT. CONCLUSION Delphi methodology allowed for the determination of consensus regarding essential items to be included in tools designed to measure competence in performing neonatal bag mask ventilation and intubation. Further studies are planned to prospectively validate the BMVCAT and NICAT in clinical and simulated settings.

Uji Validitas Dan Reliabilitas Kuesioner Pengukuran Kompetensi Sistem Informasi Keperawatan: NICAT Dalam Bahasa Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
Stephanie Dwi Guna ◽  
Yureya Nita
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Electronic Health Record ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Health Record ◽  
Nursing Informatics ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Electronic Health ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia

Integrasi Teknologi Informasi (TI) di bidang kesehatan terbukti meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan kesehatan dengan meningkatkan patient safety serta mempercepat waktu layanan. Salah satu inovasi TI di bidang kesehatan yaitu rekam medik elektronik (electronic health record). Rekam medik jenis ini sudah umum digunakan di negara maju namun masih jarang digunakan di negara berkembang termasuk Indonesia. Sebelum pengimplementasian suatu sistem informasi baru di pelayanan kesehatan, perlu dipastikan bahwa user dapat mengoperasikannya dengan baik sehingga hasil dari sistem tersebut optimal. Perawat sebagai tenaga kesehatan dengan jumlah paling banyak di suatu pelayanan kesehatan seperti Rumah Sakit merupakan user terbesar bila rekam medik elektronik ini diterapkan.  Oleh karena itu diperlukan suatu alat untuk mengukur kemampuan atau literasi sistem informasi keperawatan (SIK). Salah satu alat ukur kompetensi SIK yaitu NICAT (Nursing Informatics Competency Assessment Tool) yang memiliki 3 bagian serta 30 item pertanyaan. Penulis melakukan alih bahasa pada kuesioner ini, kemudian melakukan uji validitas dan reliabilitas. Jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini yaitu 233 perawat di salah satu Rumah Sakit Pemerintah di Pekanbaru, Indonesia. Hasil uji validitas pada 30 item dengan r tabel 0.128 menunjukkan r hitung diatas nilai tersebut dengan Cronbach’s Alpha 0,975. Dapat disimpulkan kuesioner pengukuran kemampuan SIK (NICAT versi Bahasa Indonesia) telah valid dan reliabel sehingga dapat digunakan mengukur kemampuan SIK perawat Indonesia.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of Korean version Competency Assessment Tool-Mental Health

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-152
Author(s):  
Hyun Mee Cho ◽  
Jeong Won Han ◽  
Eun Joung Choi ◽  
Hyo Eun Jeong ◽  
Bo Ram Hong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Basic Data ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Validity And Reliability

AbstractObjectiveTo establish basic data for identifying the level of mental health care competency of general nurses through verification of the reliability and validity of Competency Assessment Tool-Mental Health in the development of a measurement tool for mental health care competency in Korea.MethodsThis study was conducted on nurses working at general wards, excluding those working at the Department of Psychiatry, in five hospitals with 200 beds or more located in Korea. Content, construct, concurrent validity, and internal consistency of the measurement were confirmed.ResultsAs a result of the construct validity, the section on importance of skills and knowledge for mental health care had 21 items, whereas the section on benefits of additional education had 22 items. The internal consistency of measurement was confirmed as follows: Cronbach's α = 0.96 for the section on importance and 0.96 for the section on benefits section.ConclusionsThis study verified the high validity and reliability of the tool in assessing the mental health care competency of nurses, and it is believed to be significant as basic data for enhancing such competency.

Consensus on Training and Assessment of Competence in Performing Chorionic Villus Sampling and Amniocentesis: An International Delphi Survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Vilma Johnsson ◽  
Martin Tolsgaard ◽  
Jon Hyett ◽  
Ulrich Gembruch ◽  
Rory Windrim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Chorionic Villus ◽  
Steering Committee ◽  
Chorionic Villus Sampling ◽  
Fetal Medicine ◽  
Nontechnical Skills ◽  
Post Procedure ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Assessment Of Competence

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> The aim of this study was to obtain expert consensus on the content of a curriculum for learning chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis (AC) and the items of an assessment tool to evaluate CVS and AC competence. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We used a 3-round iterative Delphi process. A steering committee supervised all processes. Seven international collaborators were identified to expand the breadth of the study internationally. The collaborators invited fetal medicine experts to participate as panelists. In the first round, the panelists suggested content for a CVS/AC curriculum and an assessment tool. The steering committee organized and condensed the suggested items and presented them to the panelists in round 2. In the second round, the panelists rated and commented on the suggested items. The results were processed by the steering committee and presented to the panelists in the third round, where final consensus was obtained. Consensus was defined as support by more than 80% of the panelists for an item. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Eighty-six experts agreed to participate in the study. The panelists represented 16 countries across 4 continents. The final list of curricular content included 12 theoretical and practical items. The final assessment tool included 11 items, systematically divided into 5 categories: pre-procedure, procedure, post-procedure, nontechnical skills, and overall performance. These items were provided with behavioral scale anchors to rate performance, and an entrustment scale was used for the final overall assessment. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> We established consensus among international fetal medicine experts on content to be included in a CVS/AC curriculum and on an assessment tool to evaluate CVS/AC skills. These results are important to help transition current training and assessment methods from a time- and volume-based approach to a competency-based approach which is a key step in improving patient safety and outcomes for the 2 most common invasive procedures in fetal medicine.

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