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Utilizing the Modified T-Maze to Assess Functional Memory Outcomes After Cardiac Arrest

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Gavin D Perkins¹, Robin P Davies, Nigel Stallard

¹Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Warwick CV4 4AL, United Kingdom. gavin.perkins@virgin.net

|July 17, 2007

Summary

The Cardiac Arrest Scenario Test (CASTest) scenarios are equivalent for Advanced Life Support (ALS) testing. However, a candidate's profession and training center significantly impact their pass rate.

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Area of Science:

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Healthcare Simulation

Background:

The Cardiac Arrest Scenario Test (CASTest) is integral to Advanced Life Support (ALS) Course assessments.
Variability in CASTest performance could affect the reliability of ALS certification.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the equivalence of four CASTest scenarios.
To investigate the influence of candidate profession, test order, and course center on CASTest pass rates.

Main Methods:

A cluster randomized study design was employed.
CASTest scenarios were randomly assigned to candidates within course centers.
Performance data and pass/fail outcomes were analyzed using Chi-squared and logistic regression.

Main Results:

No significant difference in pass rates was found between the four CASTest scenarios (average pass rate 74.4%).
Pass rates varied significantly by course center (40-93%) and professional group (42-100%).
The order in which candidates undertook the test did not affect their pass rate.

Conclusions:

CASTest scenarios demonstrate equivalent difficulty for ALS assessment.
Candidate profession and the specific assessment center are significant factors influencing pass rates.
Further research is needed to understand variations in pass rates across different course centers.