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Validation of a Sensor-Fitted Simulator for Upper Airway Examination.
Nieves Díez1, Sofía Pacheco1, Marcos Llorente2
1Simulation Center, School of Medicine, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Summary
A new sensor-fitted simulator accurately assesses upper airway examinations. This validated tool is suitable for medical education, aiding both learning and evaluation of upper airway examination skills.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Technology
- Otorhinolaryngology Simulation
- Clinical Skills Assessment
Background:
- Effective training tools are crucial for developing proficiency in upper airway examination.
- Current methods may lack standardized evaluation, impacting learning outcomes.
- A validated simulator can bridge this gap in undergraduate medical education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate a sensor-fitted simulator for upper airway examination.
- To establish its utility as an academic tool for learning and assessment.
- To evaluate its concurrent, construct, content, and face validity.
Main Methods:
- A validation study involving 18 medical students and 6 otorhinolaryngology specialists.
- Students and specialists performed examinations using the simulator.
- Statistical analyses included correlation for concurrent validity and group comparisons for construct validity; questionnaires assessed content and face validity.
Main Results:
- High correlation (Spearman's ρ = 0.828) between simulator and specialist damage scores (concurrent validity).
- Significant differences between students and specialists in damage scores and technical procedures (construct validity).
- High ratings for content and face validity, with specialists deeming the simulator realistic.
Conclusions:
- The sensor-fitted simulator demonstrates strong concurrent, construct, content, and face validity.
- The simulator is accurate and reliable for academic use.
- It serves effectively as a tool for both learning and evaluating upper airway examination skills.
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