A Validity Study of the Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Survey: An Interprofessional...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Education Research
• Competency Assessment
• Interprofessional Practice

Background:

• Healthcare is increasingly focused on competency assessment.
• Interprofessional collaboration and education are key areas of focus.
• The Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Survey (ICCAS) measures self-reported changes in interprofessional competency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To gather validity evidence for the ICCAS.
• To replicate and expand upon previous ICCAS research.
• To examine the instrument's internal structure, item functioning, and validity.

Main Methods:

• Replication and expansion of prior ICCAS validity studies.
• Analysis of internal structure, item functioning, concurrent validity, response process, and consequential validity.
• Theoretical interpretation of the ICCAS application and outcomes.

Main Results:

• The ICCAS demonstrates good reliability and a single-factor structure.
• Item discrimination is adequate, and concurrent validity is moderate.
• Understanding response processes and potential consequences is crucial for interpreting ICCAS results across different learner populations.

Conclusions:

• The ICCAS exhibits stability, suggesting its utility for assessing self-reported competency.
• Application of the ICCAS is recommended over multiple time points.
• Interpretation of ICCAS results requires careful consideration of the specific learner population's characteristics and knowledge base.