Determining the Role of a National Objective Assessment of Surgical Skills in Gynecological Oncology: An e-Delphi Methodology

Abstract

We achieved consensus on the possible components and logistics of a skills assessment process among a group of highly experienced GO trainers in Canada. This study provides the basis for further investigation and debate on the potential value, necessity, and feasibility of an assessment of advanced surgical and nonsurgical skills of GO trainees.

Italian expert‐based recommendations on the use of photo(chemo)therapy in the management of mycosis fungoides: Results of an e‐Delphi consensus

“…There are several limitations with this study. Firstly, the group of experts was small (n = 25); however, this is comparable to previous studies using the same methodology 11 . Both the response rate (90%) and Cronbach alfa coefficient >0.7 suggest that the group was homogeneous in terms of expertise about the topic, reassuring that the answers are not influenced on bias related to distinct grades of expertise of the panelists or geographical differences.…”

“…Firstly, the group of experts was small (n = 25); however, this is comparable to previous studies using the same methodology. 11 Both the response rate (90%) and Cronbach alfa coefficient >0.7 suggest that the group was homogeneous in terms of expertise about the topic, reassuring that the answers are not influenced on bias related to distinct grades of expertise of the panelists or geographical differences. The study focused specifically on PUVA and NB-UVB for MF, and we acknowledge that not all the multiple facets of a professional practitioner are addressed here.…”

“…At the end of each round, if the cutoff of ≥80% total agreement rate had been achieved, that item was removed from subsequent rounds. A Cronbach alpha index ≥0.7, a previously determined acceptable measure of consensus agreement, was used as a measure of homogeneity in the responses among questions related to the same topic 11,12 . A Cronbach alpha index ≥0.7 applied on the whole questionnaire was used to highlight potential outliers in the experts behavior.…”

“…A Cronbach alpha index ≥0.7, a previously determined acceptable measure of consensus agreement, was used as a measure of homogeneity in the responses among questions related to the same topic. 11,12 A Cronbach alpha index ≥0.7 applied on the whole questionnaire was used to highlight potential outliers in the experts behavior. All statistical analyses and graphs were performed using RStudio.…”

Introduction of a Structured Assessment of Clinical Competency for Fellows in Gynecologic Oncology: A Pilot Study

“…10 The stations were chosen following a review of published evidence reporting the skills that represent a range of necessary abilities and skill sets. [11][12][13] For example, suturing and intracorporeal knot tying are recognized as markers of significant laparoscopic technical ability.…”