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Kenneth A Kobak1, Mark G A Opler, Nina Engelhardt

  • 1MedAvante, Inc., 7601 Ganser Way, Madison, WI 53719, USA. kkobak@MedAvante.net

Schizophrenia Research
|March 6, 2007
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New remote training methods significantly improved novice raters' understanding and skills in administering the Positive and Negative Symptom Scale (PANSS). This approach enhances rater competence for multi-center clinical trials.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Clinician-administered rating scales are crucial in psychiatric research and practice.
  • Traditional rater training methods face challenges in consistency and accessibility.
  • Need for improved training to ensure reliable and valid data collection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel training approach for novice raters using technology.
  • To assess the effectiveness of interactive didactic tutorials and remote videoconferencing for rater training.
  • To improve the administration of the Positive and Negative Symptom Scale (PANSS).

Main Methods:

  • Twelve novice raters with no prior PANSS experience participated.
  • Training involved a CD-ROM didactic component and two live remote sessions.

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  • Remote sessions included real-time observation of standardized patient interviews via videoconferencing with immediate feedback.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvements were observed in trainees' conceptual knowledge of PANSS.
    • Trainees demonstrated enhanced clinical skills in PANSS administration.
    • The technology-based approach proved effective in skill development.

    Conclusions:

    • Interactive online and remote videoconferencing methods are effective for rater training.
    • This approach facilitates training across diverse sites in multi-center trials.
    • It addresses the critical need for evaluating raters' applied clinical skills.