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Development and validation of a professional behavior assessment.

Kristie Koenig1, Caryn Johnson, Cathleen K Morano

  • 1Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Allied Health Professions, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, USA. kkoenig@temple.edu

Journal of Allied Health
|June 13, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study developed and validated a professional behavior assessment for occupational therapy students. The PRFC Level I Evaluation shows reliable measurement of professional behaviors crucial for clinical competence.

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Area of Science:

  • Allied Health Education
  • Occupational Therapy Practice
  • Professional Socialization

Background:

  • Allied health students require professional socialization for effective clinical practice.
  • Assessing professional behaviors is critical for clinical competence.
  • A valid and reliable tool for evaluating these behaviors is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a professional behavior assessment for occupational therapy students during Level I fieldwork.
  • To establish the reliability and validity of the Philadelphia Region Fieldwork Consortium (PRFC) Level I Student Evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an item pool from an initial survey (n=75).
  • Established content validity through expert review (n=5).
  • Administered the 12-item instrument to 317 students; conducted factor and item analyses.

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Main Results:

  • Achieved high internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.89).
  • Demonstrated strong intra-rater reliability for all 12 items (0.68-0.89).
  • Showed discriminant validity, with earlier rotation students scoring lower than later rotation students (p < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • The PRFC Level I Evaluation is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing professional behaviors.
  • The assessment supports the developmental nature of professional socialization in occupational therapy students.
  • This tool aids in evaluating clinical competence and guiding student development.