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An evaluation tool to measure interdisciplinary critical incident verbal reports
Aim:
The aim was to develop a tool that educators can use to evaluate whether student interdisciplinary critical incident reports are effective.
Background:
Graduate nurses are expected to give physicians concise reports on patient problems. Educators need a method to evaluate whether student reports are effective.
Method:
Students were given instruction and practice in giving verbal reports on critical incidents. An evaluation tool was piloted in this study.
Results:
Using a paired t-test, it was found that the tool can measure a significant improvement in verbal reports (t = 9.72, df 35, p < .000). Interrater reliability was 94.8 percent.
Conclusion:
The tool can be used to identify weaknesses within a report so that students can receive specific feedback about their communication. As more interdisciplinary training occurs, this tool might be used to promote discussion between disciplines.
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