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Vinod Gauba1, George M Saleh, Siddharth Goel
1St. James' University Hospital, Leeds, United Kingdom. vgauba@aol.com
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|January 23, 2008
Summary
A new Ophthalmic Plastic Surgical Skills Assessment Tool was developed and validated by expert surgeons. This structured instrument effectively assesses oculoplastic surgical skills for resident training.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Education
Background:
- Assessing surgical skill is crucial for resident training in oculoplastic surgery.
- Standardized tools are needed to objectively evaluate performance in ophthalmic plastic surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a structured tool for assessing ophthalmic plastic surgical skill.
- To determine the face and content validity of this novel assessment tool.
Main Methods:
- A 1-page subjective evaluation form was created for lateral tarsal strip surgery.
- A 5-point Likert scale assessed generic task components and global indices.
- Expert oculoplastic surgeons surveyed to establish tool validity, with feedback incorporated.
Main Results:
- Over 90% agreement was achieved among expert surgeons on the tool's content and weighting.
- The final tool features 9 task-specific and 9 global indices.
- The expert panel confirmed the tool's face and content validity after review.
Conclusions:
- The Ophthalmic Plastic Surgical Skills Assessment Tool is a validated, quantitative instrument.
- It serves as a valuable aid for evaluating and training residents in oculoplastic surgery.
