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Initial Development of C.A.T.E.S.: A Simulation-Based Competency Assessment Instrument for Neonatal Nurse
Neonatal Network : NN
|January 24, 2016
Summary
This study validated statements, definitions, and scenarios for the C.A.T.E.S. instrument, enhancing neonatal nurse practitioner competency assessment through simulation.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Nursing
- Healthcare Simulation
- Competency Assessment
Background:
- Multidimensional competency evaluation is crucial for neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs).
- Existing assessment tools may lack comprehensive validation for NNP competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish content validity for the Competency, Assessment, Technology, Education, and Simulation (C.A.T.E.S.) instrument.
- To refine global statements, operational definitions, and select essential scenarios for NNP competency assessment.
Main Methods:
- A Real-time Delphi (RTD) method was employed with 25 neonatal nurse practitioners and simulation experts.
- Aims included mapping statements to competency dimensions and NANNP domains, defining novice-to-expert performance, and selecting assessment scenarios.
Main Results:
- Content validity was achieved for global statements and novice-to-expert operational definitions.
- Essential scenarios for assessing NNPs were successfully chosen, with high accuracy in statement-to-dimension and domain mapping.
Conclusions:
- The C.A.T.E.S. instrument demonstrates content validity for assessing multidimensional NNP competency.
- The validated instrument and chosen scenarios provide a robust tool for NNP education and evaluation.
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