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Development of a Multi-Domain Assessment Tool for Quality Improvement Projects
Journal of Graduate Medical Education
|August 22, 2017
Summary
A new tool, the Multi-Domain Assessment of Quality Improvement Projects (MAQIP), effectively assesses learner engagement in quality improvement projects across medical education. It provides a user-friendly method for feedback and evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Assessment Tools
Background:
- Improving healthcare and education quality is crucial in medicine.
- Existing quality improvement (QI) assessment tools have limitations for educational settings.
- Learner engagement in QI projects varies across educational levels.
Purpose of the Study:
- Develop and validate a tool to assess QI projects involving learner engagement.
- Create a comprehensive assessment applicable across the educational continuum.
- Address limitations of current QI assessment methods in medical education.
Main Methods:
- Reviewed existing QI assessment tools.
- Interviewed faculty to understand learner engagement and ideal assessment criteria.
- Developed QI competencies and linked assessment items.
- Iteratively revised items and collected validity evidence.
Main Results:
- The Multi-Domain Assessment of Quality Improvement Projects (MAQIP) tool has 9 items.
- MAQIP criteria include fully, partially, or not fulfilled.
- Achieved interrater reliability of 0.77 with minimal faculty guidance.
Conclusions:
- MAQIP is a user-friendly, 9-item tool for assessing QI projects.
- The tool is suitable for various project stages and learner levels.
- MAQIP facilitates formative and summative feedback for learners.
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