Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
Khalid H AL-Qahtani
Deparment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine,
KSA
Research Article
Pilot testing of an Assessment tool of Otolaryngology Residents Performing Thyroid Surgery by Using the Global Rating of Thyroid Surgical Skills
Author(s): Khalid H AL-QahtaniKhalid H AL-Qahtani
Background: There is a pressing need to evaluate the performance of surgical resident in the operation theater objectively by using a structured assessment tool. This will eliminate the possibility of bias which might be a concern when the assessment is subjective. An Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSTAT) based tool was tested using Global Rating of Thyroid Surgical Skills (GRTSS) in terms of feasibility, reliability and construct validly in evaluating otolaryngology head and neck surgery residents at various postgraduate years.
Objectives: A prospective observational study using a global rating evaluation form developed in conjunction with the OSATS to assess the thyroid surgical skills of residents. The study was conducted in King Abdul Aziz University hospital, Riyadh, KSA. A total of 23 thyroid surgeries performed b.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-7948.1000189