Table 3 PCAT itemized result for student and educator ratings
Item | Student rating median (IQR) | Educator rating median (IQR) | % + / − 1 from educator | Item details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 6 (5 to 6) | 6 (5 to 6) | 91% | Nonverbal skills: eye contact, open posture, avoids writing/reading |
2 | 6 (5 to 6) | 6 (5 to 6) | 77% | Is empathetic and supportive, shows concern, responds to family’s predicament |
3 | 6 (5 to 7) | 6 (5 to 6) | 80% | Introduces self, clarifies role, determines who is present |
4 | 6 (5 to 6) | 6 (5 to 6) | 77% | Identifies reasons for the consultation (the doctor’s and family’s) |
5 | 5 (4.5 to 6) | 5 (5 to 6) | 76% | Screens for other problems and negotiates the agenda for the consultation |
6 | 6 (5 to 7) | 6 (5 to 6) | 75% | Listens attentively, facilitating verbally and nonverbally |
7 | 5 (5 to 6) | 5 (5 to 6) | 87% | Picks up and responds to verbal and nonverbal cues |
8 | 5 (5 to 6) | 5 (5 to 6) | 83% | Uses appropriate questioning techniques (open/closed questions) |
9 | 5 (4.5 to 6) | 5 (5 to 6) | 67% | Explores parent/child’s ideas, concerns, feelings, expectations |
10 | 5 (5 to 5) | 5 (5 to 6) | 76% | Tailors amount and type of information for parent/s and child |
11 | 5 (5 to 6) | 5 (5 to 6) | 87% | Uses skills which aid recall and understanding |
12 | 5 (4 to 5) | 5 (5 to 6) | 73% | Incorporates parent/child’s perspective into explanation |
13 | 5 (3 to 5.5) | 5 (3 to 5) | 50% | Establishes and clarifies next steps with parent/s and child |
14 | 4 (1 to 5) | 2 (1 to 5) | 37% | Makes contingency plans |
15 | 5 (4 to 5) | 5 (4 to 6) | 76% | Uses skills which provide structure (summarizing and signposting) |