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How to construct and implement script concordance tests: insights from a systematic review.

Valérie Dory1, Robert Gagnon, Dominique Vanpee

  • 1Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique - FNRS. valerie.dory@uclouvain.be

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This study provides evidence-based recommendations for constructing and implementing the script concordance test (SCT), a tool for assessing clinical reasoning skills. It highlights optimal test item numbers and panel sizes for reliable SCT results.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Clinical Competence Assessment
  • Health Professions Education

Background:

  • Clinical reasoning is a key component of clinical competence.
  • Traditional assessments like written tests and performance-based tests have limitations.
  • The script concordance test (SCT) was developed to evaluate clinical data interpretation skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for constructing and implementing the script concordance test (SCT).
  • To guide users in effectively utilizing the SCT for assessing clinical data interpretation.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted across multiple databases (MEDLINE, ERIC, PsycINFO, RDRB) and Google Scholar.
  • The review included medical education journals, conference proceedings, and expert-provided references.
  • A total of 848 references were initially identified, with 80 being analyzed in depth.

Main Results:

  • Reliable scores can be achieved with approximately 100 items (25-30 cases), discarding 25% after item analysis.
  • Panels of 10-20 members are recommended for precise reliability estimation.
  • The traditional scoring method is satisfactory, though alternative methods require further study. Evidence for high-stakes pass/fail thresholds is limited.

Conclusions:

  • The literature search was comprehensive, including diverse sources.
  • There is strong evidence supporting the use of SCT for formative assessments and medium-stakes evaluations.
  • Future research should explore SCT's educational impact, correlation with other assessments, and validity for high-stakes decisions.