A validation study on the use of intra‐operative video recording as an objective assessment tool for core ENT surgery

Abstract

Video assessment of myringotomy and ventilation tube insertion may represent a valid, feasible tool for use in summative and formative assessments of trainee ENT surgeons. Remote scoring of assessment procedures minimises bias and enables blinding of raters. ENT is well positioned to benefit from video assessment due to the high number of surgical procedures within the specialty that are performed utilising digital technology.

Construct validity of cadaveric temporal bones for training and assessment in mastoidectomy

“…The performance of experts was not included in the construct validation process. However, assessment in training is focused on the performance of novice and intermediate trainees who are in the process of learning . Furthermore, if experts were assessed by direct observation, bias would be unavoidable.…”

Validity evidence as a key marker of quality of technical skill assessment in OTL–HNS

“…We reviewed a total of 16 articles that presented a new tool for the assessment of technical skills for an OTL–HNS procedure. Table summarizes our main findings.…”

Objective assessment of Myringotomy and tympanostomy tube insertion: A prospective single-blinded validation study

“…This can facilitate the evaluation of residents and avoid the complexity in arranging video recordings or having a blinded rater. Similarly, Bowles et al have described their success with the evaluation of M+T using anonymized video recordings of their trainees . However, their study focused on recordings taken solely from the operating microscope.…”

“…The TSC and GRS show validity evidence for differentiating skill levels between residents and attending otolaryngologists. Adding to an already described validated rating scale by Bowles et al, the TSC and GRS also permit an evaluation of the participant's communication, autonomy, and teamwork . In particular, both tools identified items able to discriminate resident from staff performance.…”

“…Since its introduction in the 1990s, OSATS has been widely implemented, and several validation studies have been published for procedures across surgical disciplines . Nonetheless, few validation studies are present in the OTL‐HNS literature . Objective assessment schemes have been described for tonsillectomy, mastoidectomy, and endoscopic sinus surgery .…”