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Measuring breast self-examination proficiency. A scoring system developed from a paired comparison study
1College of Nursing, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Little Rock.
Cancer Nursing
|August 1, 1991
Summary
A new scoring system was developed to measure breast self-examination (BSE) proficiency. This validated tool provides a continuous score, aiding researchers and clinicians in evaluating BSE performance effectively.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Medical Education
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Breast self-examination (BSE) is a crucial component of breast cancer awareness.
- Standardized and objective methods for assessing BSE proficiency are needed.
- Existing evaluation tools may lack continuous scoring or validated weighting schemas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a continuous scoring strategy for breast self-examination (BSE) performance.
- To create a composite measure of BSE proficiency using expert input.
- To establish a tool applicable in research and clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the method of paired comparisons to rank eight components of a BSE evaluation tool.
- Involved 21 experts in teaching the MammaCare method for BSE.
- Quantitatively collected data on BSE components and computed performance scores using a derived weighting schema.
Main Results:
- A continuous scoring strategy for BSE performance was successfully developed and validated.
- The scoring system demonstrated effectiveness in differentiating pre- and post-teaching performance.
- The system proved functional across varied teaching methodologies.
Conclusions:
- The developed scoring system offers a reliable measure of breast self-examination proficiency.
- This tool can enhance the objectivity of BSE performance assessment in research studies.
- The scoring components can serve as a practical checklist for nurses in clinical BSE evaluations.