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Fatemeh Ramazani1, Erin D Wright2, Derrick R Randall1
1Section of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Background:
Microlaryngoscopy is a basic technical skill in Oto-HNS. It is essential for residency programs to have a competency-based assessment tool to evaluate residents' performance of this procedure. An Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) is a procedure-specific assessment, which consists of the following: (a) Operation-Specific Checklist and (b) Global Rating Scale (GRS).
Objective:
The objective of this study was to create an OSATS for adult microlaryngoscopy.
Methods:
This was a prospective study, with an initial qualitative phase for OSATS development (Phase I), and a clinical pilot phase (Phase II). In Phase I, interviews were conducted with three laryngologists to establish a stepwise description of adult microlaryngoscopy and review a previously validated GRS for relevance to microlaryngoscopy. Responses were used to create a framework for the OSATS. The OSATS was then presented to Oto-HNS residents and laryngologists in an alternating fashion, for review of clarity and relevance. A pilot study was then performed to evaluate the resident performance of adult microlaryngoscopy. Multiple regression analysis was carried out to investigate whether training level, case complexity, and previous OSATS exposure could predict participant scores.
Results:
Phase I of this study led to the creation of a 34-item OSATS. The pilot study (N = 28 procedures) revealed that training level was significantly correlated with increased OSATS scores. There was no statistically significant correlation between case complexity and resident scores. Assessors reported the perceived utility of the OSATS and intent for use in residency training.
Conclusion:
Application of the proposed OSATS will allow for competency-based assessment of the resident performance of microlaryngoscopy.
Level Of Evidence:
NA Laryngoscope, 133:2719-2724, 2023.
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