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Specialty-specific multi-source feedback: assuring validity, informing training.

Helena Davies1, Julian Archer, Adrian Bateman

  • 1Department of Medical Education, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.

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A specialty-specific multi-source feedback (MSF) tool for histopathology training in the UK demonstrated feasibility and reliability. The tool, validated against an objective structured practical examination, showed potential for quality improvement in medical education.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Pathology Training
  • Assessment Tools

Background:

  • A UK white paper proposed a generic multi-source feedback (MSF) instrument for health professional regulation.
  • MSF was considered for assessing Year 1 specialty training in histopathology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate a specialty-specific MSF instrument for histopathology training.
  • To explore the validity and reliability of the MSF tool in comparison to an objective structured practical examination (OSPE).

Main Methods:

  • Modified an existing MSF instrument, blueprinting it against the histopathology curriculum for content validity.
  • Administered the MSF and an OSPE to 92 histopathology trainees.
  • Utilized factor analysis and correlation to assess validity and reliability, with an 8-assessor reliability of 0.38.

Main Results:

  • Specialty-specific MSF is feasible with satisfactory reliability.
  • The 'histopathology' factor of the MSF showed a higher correlation with OSPE performance (r=0.54) than the 'generic' factor (r=0.42).
  • Trainees scored lowest in clinical problem-solving using histopathology and report quality.

Conclusions:

  • Specialty-specific MSF is a valid and reliable assessment tool for histopathology training.
  • The PATH-SPRAT tool can inform training and contribute to a quality improvement model.
  • Validating MSF within a specialty context is crucial for effective assessment and training.