WP3: Design of Competence Assessment Procedure

Aims

Design of an adaptive competence-based assessment procedure (CAP) for spinal anaesthesia based on

- competence-based knowledge space theory (CbKST),
- enhancements of problem-based assessment procedures,

in order to provide

- a valid and reliable assessment tool,
- a medical training program,
- a template for other medical fields.

Start/finish date (overall duration)

January 08 - August 08

Role and tasks of partners involved

UniGraz (lead) - Developing an adaptive competence assessment procedure based on CbKST in collaboration with IDC see WP 4

Working methods and techniques

Mathematical framework for an adaptive competence assessment procedure.

Mathematical psychological modelling of the underlying skills and competencies (competence structure, skill function).

Mathematical psychological modelling and structuring of the knowledge domain of spinal anaesthesia.

Expected outcomes/results

An adaptive competence-based assessment procedure that allows for efficiently and accurately determining a trainee's skills in spinal anaesthesia. Both explicit and implicit competence assessment will be provided. Both interrogation and simulation will be used to provide data input.

Quality management tools

Evaluation and empirical validation of:

- the knowledge domain representation,
- the skills domain representation,
- the assessment's efficiency and accuracy through cognitive scientific methods of data collection, simulation, and analysis