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Use of computers to test orthopedic knowledge.

J A Buckwalter

    The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
    |October 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Computer simulations offer a promising new method for evaluating orthopedic knowledge, overcoming limitations of current tests. This technology can enhance the quality of orthopedic practice and education through advanced assessment tools.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Assessment and Evaluation

    Background:

    • Maintaining high-quality orthopedic practice and education necessitates valid and reliable knowledge evaluation.
    • Current orthopedic knowledge assessment methods have limitations despite their contributions to the field.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the potential of computer-based methods, particularly simulations, for evaluating orthopedic knowledge.
    • To identify how technology can overcome limitations of traditional assessment tools in orthopedics.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing computers for scoring, interpreting test results, and evaluating test items.
    • Developing computer item banks for test and item construction, enabling computerized test administration.
    • Focusing on the development of computer simulations to replicate clinical decision-making and procedural tasks.

    Main Results:

    • Computers currently assist in test scoring, interpretation, and item analysis.
    • Item banks and specialized programming facilitate test construction and computerized administration.
    • Computer simulations show significant potential for closely replicating diagnostic, treatment, and procedural processes.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer simulations represent the most exciting potential contribution to orthopedic knowledge evaluation.
    • Developing and validating simulations as assessment instruments requires significant effort but promises a powerful new evaluation method.
    • Advanced computer-based tools can enhance the assessment of orthopedic knowledge, practice, and education.

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