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Online clinical reasoning assessment with the Script Concordance test: a feasibility study
Louis Sibert1, Stefan J Darmoni, Badisse Dahamna
1Department of Urology, Rouen University Hospital, 1, rue de Germont, 76031 Rouen Cedex, France. louis.sibert@chu-rouen.fr
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
|June 22, 2005
Summary
The web-based Script Concordance (SC) test is a feasible tool for assessing clinical reasoning in urology. This pilot study successfully engaged urologists, residents, and students in an online assessment of problem-solving skills.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Urology
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- The Script Concordance (SC) test assesses problem-solving in uncertain situations, primarily used in medicine.
- This pilot study investigates the feasibility of delivering the SC test online to French urologists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility of implementing a web-based Script Concordance (SC) test for French urologists.
Main Methods:
- A secure website with two modules was developed: one for a reference panel (n=26) to validate content and scoring, and another for candidates (urologists, residents, students).
- Target participant numbers were 150 urologists, 100 residents, and 50 medical students, with individual access codes provided.
Main Results:
- The website launched in April 2004, with the reference panel validating the test in June 2004.
- Within six months, 80% of target urologists, 68% of residents, and 20% of students completed the online test without technical issues.
Conclusions:
- The web-based SC test demonstrated feasibility, achieving two-thirds of the target participation within six months.
- Further evaluation of psychometric properties (validity, reliability) is planned for a larger sample (N=300).
- Successful implementation could enhance clinical reasoning skills acquisition for urologists, crucial for professional competence.