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Psychometric Testing of a Simulation Rubric for Measuring Interprofessional Communication
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|November 3, 2015
Summary
The Indiana University Simulation Integration Rubric (IUSIR) is a reliable and valid tool for assessing interprofessional communication skills in nursing and medical students during simulations. This study confirms its psychometric properties for educational evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Medical Simulation
- Interprofessional Communication
Background:
- Interprofessional education (IPE) is crucial for healthcare training.
- Simulations are widely used to facilitate IPE.
- Effective tools are needed to measure the impact of IPE interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To psychometrically test the Indiana University Simulation Integration Rubric (IUSIR).
- To establish the reliability and validity of the IUSIR for measuring interprofessional communication.
- To provide a validated tool for evaluating simulation-based IPE.
Main Methods:
- The IUSIR was administered to 229 nursing and 66 medical students.
- Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha and interrater agreement.
- Validity was established using ANOVA to compare student groups.
Main Results:
- The IUSIR demonstrated strong reliability and validity for individual and team communication items.
- Psychometric testing supported the tool's effectiveness across nursing and medical student cohorts.
- All individual items showed supported reliability and validity.
Conclusions:
- The Indiana University Simulation Integration Rubric (IUSIR) is a psychometrically sound instrument.
- The IUSIR is a reliable and valid measure for assessing interprofessional communication in simulation settings.
- This rubric can be effectively used to evaluate interprofessional communication in healthcare education.
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