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A simplified, 2-question grading system for evaluating abstracts in orthopedic scientific meetings: a serial
Walter Van der Weegen1, Jeroen C Van Egmond2, Ruth E Geuze3
1Department of Orthopedics, Sint Anna Ziekenhuis, Eindhoven.
Acta Orthopaedica
|April 17, 2024
Summary
A new 2-question abstract grading system showed poor correlation with the existing 7-category system for orthopedic congresses. While simpler, the new system requires further validation for abstract scoring equivalence.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Medical education
- Scientific communication
Background:
- Efficient abstract scoring is crucial for congress presentations.
- Emerging study methodologies necessitate adaptable scoring systems.
- Current systems may not accommodate diverse study designs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the equivalence of a simplified 2-question abstract grading system versus a complex 7-category system.
- To evaluate a new abstract scoring method for orthopedic scientific meetings.
- To determine if a simplified system can replace the current complex one.
Main Methods:
- A serial randomized study design was employed.
- Dutch Orthopedic Association Scientific Committee (DOASC) members graded abstracts.
- Abstracts were scored using either the current 7-category system or the new 2-question system.
Main Results:
- The new system scored abstracts higher by 3.3 points (CI 1.7-5.0).
- Pearson correlation between the two systems was poor (coefficient 0.38, P < 0.001).
- Analysis included 195 abstracts scored by 12-14 DOASC members.
Conclusions:
- The simplified 2-question abstract grading system demonstrated poor correlation with the existing system.
- The new system provides a more inclusive evaluation of varied study designs.
- The simplified system was preferred by nearly all DOASC members, despite poor correlation.
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