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Twelve tips for developing an OSCE that measures what you want.
Vijay John Daniels1, Debra Pugh2
1a Department of Medicine , University of Alberta , Edmonton , Canada.
Medical Teacher
|October 27, 2017
Summary
This article offers 12 best practices for developing Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) using Kane's validity framework. These tips ensure OSCEs accurately measure intended clinical skills for medical education assessment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Assessment and Evaluation
Background:
- Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) are widely utilized globally for high-stakes and low-stakes assessments in medical education.
- Existing literature lacks comprehensive best practices for OSCE development grounded in modern validity theory.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for developing robust OSCEs.
- To apply Kane's validity framework to enhance the quality and accuracy of OSCE assessments.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of existing literature on OSCE development was conducted.
- Kane's validity framework was utilized to guide the formulation of 12 practical tips.
- The tips are presented sequentially according to the operationalization process in OSCE development.
Main Results:
- Twelve actionable tips for developing OSCEs are presented.
- Each tip is contextualized within Kane's validity framework, emphasizing construct-based assessment.
- The article details the practical application of these tips throughout the OSCE development lifecycle.
Conclusions:
- Implementing these 12 tips can significantly improve the validity and reliability of OSCEs.
- Adherence to Kane's framework ensures OSCEs effectively measure intended clinical competencies.
- This guide offers a valuable resource for educators and administrators involved in medical assessment.
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