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The Vital Anaesthesia Simulation Training Facilitation Observation and Rating Method (VAST FORM)
Summary
The Vital Anaesthesia Simulation Training Facilitation Observation and Rating Method (VAST FORM) is a valid tool for assessing simulation facilitation in low-resource settings. It offers good to excellent reliability and supports faculty development.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Simulation-Based Training
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- The Vital Anaesthesia Simulation Training Facilitation Observation and Rating Method (VAST FORM) is a 5-part tool designed for healthcare simulation facilitation assessment.
- It is particularly suitable for low-resource settings.
- This study aimed to establish validity evidence for the VAST FORM's use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To build validity evidence for the Vital Anaesthesia Simulation Training Facilitation Observation and Rating Method (VAST FORM).
- To assess the practicality, utility for learning, and ease of use of the VAST FORM.
- To evaluate the reliability and correlation of VAST FORM scores with facilitation experience.
Main Methods:
- Participants facilitated simulation cases and used the VAST FORM for self-assessment and discussion.
- Facilitation performance was rated by observers using Parts 4 and 5 of the VAST FORM.
- Inter-rater reliability was calculated using intraclass correlations (ICC), and Spearman correlation was used to compare scores and prior experience.
Main Results:
- Participants found the VAST FORM valuable.
- Part 4 showed good to excellent inter-rater reliability (ICC2=0.76, ICC2k=0.90) and excellent internal consistency (α=0.95).
- Part 5 demonstrated good reliability when averaged across raters (ICC2=0.59, ICC2k=0.85), with strong correlation between Parts 4 and 5 (r=0.91). Higher scores correlated with more facilitation experience.
Conclusions:
- The study provides validity evidence supporting the use of the VAST FORM.
- The VAST FORM serves as a valuable resource for simulation faculty development.
- It is a contextually appropriate tool for low-resource settings.
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