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  • Quality Improvement Science

Background:

  • Quality improvement (QI) education is integral to medical training.
  • Assessing QI knowledge application presents persistent challenges.
  • The original Quality Improvement Knowledge Application Tool (QIKAT) has limitations in reliability and subjectivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a revised version of the QIKAT, termed QIKAT-R.
  • To enhance the reliability and validity of QI knowledge assessment in medical education.

Main Methods:

  • A consensus-building process involving QI educators developed a scoring rubric.
  • Pilot testing assessed validity and inter/intrarater reliability using standardized scenarios.
  • Multi-country scorer assessment validated the QIKAT-R's performance.

Main Results:

  • The QIKAT-R utilizes a nine-point scale with dichotomous scoring for Aim, Measure, and Change subsections.
  • The tool demonstrated strong discrimination between high and low-quality responses.
  • High interrater and intrarater reliability were achieved, with an intraclass correlation of 0.66.

Conclusions:

  • The QIKAT-R is a user-friendly instrument maintaining content and construct validity.
  • It significantly improves interrater reliability compared to the original QIKAT.
  • The QIKAT-R provides clearer assessment aligned with QI knowledge application for students and residents.