Designing a psychometric assessment tool for evaluating Training Programs of Clinical Skill Training Center from Consumers’ Perspective

Abstract

Introduction: The Clinical Skill Training Center (CSTC) is the first educational environment where students learn clinical skills. Consumer- based evaluation is one of the ways to improve this center with the consumer. This study was conducted with the aim of preparing a consumer-oriented evaluation tool for CSTC. Method: The study was mixed method. After literature review in the Divergent phase, a complete list of problems in the field of CSTC was prepared. In the convergent stage, the prepared list was placed next to the clinical education standards and Scriven evaluation values and reviewed with the highest degree by the scientific committee consisting of experts from the Faculty of Medicine and Clinical Education and compared to limiting them according to the criteria. Validity has been measured by determining CVR and CVI: Index. The face and content validity of the tool was obtained through the approval of a group of specialists. Results: The findings of the research were in the form of 4 questionnaires: clinical instructors, pre-clinical students, and medical trainees and interns. All items were designed as a 5-point Likert. The main areas of evaluation included the objectives and content of training courses, implementation of operations, facilities and equipment, and the environment and indoor space. In order to examine the long-term effects, a special evaluation form was designed for intern. Conclusion: The tool for consumer evaluation was designed with good reliability and trustworthiness and suitable for use in the CSTC, and its use can improve the effectiveness of clinical education activities.