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Methodologic trends in the healthcare professions: computer adaptive and computer simulation testing

J E Forker, M E McDonald

    Nurse Educator
    |July 1, 1996
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    Summary

    Computerized assessments, including computer adaptive testing and simulations, offer efficient and precise ways to evaluate knowledge and performance. These methods are increasingly applied in nursing practice for authentic clinical decision-making evaluation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Professions Education
    • Measurement and Evaluation
    • Nursing Practice

    Background:

    • Assessing knowledge and performance using computers is increasingly prevalent in testing and measurement.
    • Traditional testing methods are being supplemented by more efficient computerized approaches.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss trends in computerized performance assessment.
    • To explore the application of these methodologies in community-based nursing.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current trends in computer-based assessment.
    • Discussion of computer adaptive testing (CAT) for individualized evaluation.
    • Analysis of computer simulation testing for authentic performance assessment.

    Main Results:

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    • Computer adaptive testing provides precise performance estimates efficiently.
    • Computer simulations allow for authentic assessment of clinical decision-making.
    • Computerized methods offer advantages over traditional paper-and-pencil tests.

    Conclusions:

    • Computerized assessment methods are advancing rapidly.
    • These technologies hold significant potential for evaluating nursing competence in community settings.