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Attitudes toward osteopathic medicine scale: development and psychometrics
Mohammadreza Hojat1, Jennifer DeSantis1, Robert A Cain2
1Asano-Gonnella Center for Research in Medical Education and Health Care, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
International Journal of Medical Education
|November 22, 2021
Summary
A new 13-item Attitudes Toward Osteopathic Medicine Scale (ATOMS) was developed and validated in a nationwide study. This reliable instrument measures student attitudes toward osteopathic medicine, aiding educational assessment and admissions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Research
- Psychometrics
- Osteopathic Medicine
Background:
- Assessing student attitudes is crucial in osteopathic medical education.
- Existing instruments may not adequately capture nuanced perspectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Attitudes Toward Osteopathic Medicine Scale (ATOMS).
- To provide a reliable measure for evaluating attitudes toward osteopathic medicine.
Main Methods:
- A 13-item scale (ATOMS) was developed using data from 5,669 first-year osteopathic medical students.
- Psychometric properties, including reliability and validity, were assessed.
- Social desirability bias was controlled in statistical analyses.
Main Results:
- The ATOMS demonstrated good reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.83) and strong validity evidence.
- Factor analysis identified three components: Perspectives on Osteopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Diagnosis and Treatment, and Holistic-Integrative Care.
- ATOMS scores correlated significantly with empathy, interprofessional collaboration, lifelong learning, and burnout, and varied by demographic factors.
Conclusions:
- The ATOMS is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring attitudes toward osteopathic medicine.
- It has significant implications for assessing osteopathic medical education, patient outcomes, and informing admission decisions.
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