Table 4 Key element structuring a summative assessment scenario
From: Simulation-based summative assessment in healthcare: an overview of key principles for practice
Elements | Recommendations |
|---|---|
Duration | 10 to 15 min Short for technical skills Longer for non-technical skills |
Objectives | Accurate list of competencies and skills to be assessed |
Essential items | Initial assessment Diagnostic strategy Situation management Orientation strategy |
Script | Computerized (programed if possible) |
Rating scale | Checklist, Global Rating Scale Scale (20 to 30 items) Analytic score for technical skills Analytic and holistic (e.g., ANTS) for non-technical skills |
Validation | Pilot sessions (scenario testing and rater training) 1 or 2 cases per student during scenario testing |
Assessment | Video rating Cohen’s Kappa test for differences between raters Student’s t test for the ability to discriminate between students |