Observational Skill-based Clinical Assessment tool for Resuscitation (OSCAR): development and validation.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of the study reported here was to address the need to assess and train teamwork and non-technical skills in the context of Resuscitation. Specifically, we sought to develop a tool that is feasible to use and psychometrically sound to assess team behaviours during cardiac arrest resuscitation attempts.

Methods

To ensure validity, reliability, and feasibility, the Observational Skill based Clinical Assessment tool for Resuscitation (OSCAR) was developed in 3 phases. A review of the literature leading to initial tool development was followed by an assessment of face and content validity, and finally a thorough reliability assessment, using Cronbach's α to assess internal consistency and intraclass correlation to assess inter-rater reliability.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Walker S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3121958 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature