Development of a validated exam to assess physician transfusion medicine knowledge

• DOI: 10.1111/trf.12425
• Publication Date: 2013-10-12T01:43:42Z
• Authors: Richard L. Haspel; Yulia Lin; Patrick Fisher; Asma Ali; Eric Parks
• Keywords: Transfusion medicine

There is evidence that physicians lack adequate transfusion medicine knowledge. To design needs-based educational interventions to address this gap, a validated assessment tool required. Previously published exams have not been created or using rigorous psychometric methods.A modified Delphi method was used achieve consensus regarding the essential knowledge and skills for who transfuse blood products. ensure content validity, members of an international organization experts (Biomedical Excellence Safer Transfusion [BEST] Collaborative) participated in exam process. An exam, based on most highly rated topics, administered individuals with priori expected basic, intermediate, expert levels Rasch analysis, technique high-stakes medical licensure board testing, determine accuracy precision.Thirty-six topics achieved ratings sufficient be considered inclusion (content validity index > 0.8). A 23-question 49 individuals. Mean scores were 42, 62, 82%, respectively (p < 0.0001). The good fit model.A has now accurately assess This can deficits assist curricula improve product utilization.