Novel innovative computer-based test (Inno-CBT) item types for national licensing examinations for health care professionals.

Autor: Chun KH; Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea., Jin HK; College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, South Korea., Yoon JH; College of Pharmacy, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea., Kim MG; College of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea., Choi KH; College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea., Kim E; Department of Health, Social and Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea., Kim H; College of Pharmacy, Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, South Korea., Kim JK; College of Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan, South Korea., Kim G; College of Pharmacy, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea., Kim K; College of Pharmacy, Korea University, Sejong, South Korea., Lee JY; College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea., Chung EK; Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea., Lee YS; College of Pharmacy, Keimyung University, Daegu, South Korea. youngslee@kmu.ac.kr., Rhie SJ; College of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea. sandy.rhie@ewha.ac.kr.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: BMC medical education [BMC Med Educ] 2023 Aug 09; Vol. 23 (1), pp. 560. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 09.
DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04444-5
Abstrakt: Background: An effective test mechanism to evaluate clinical knowledge and skills of the entry-level healthcare professionals is important for providing clinical competency and improving patient care. This study aimed to develop novel, innovative computer-based test (Inno-CBT) item types for application in the national examination of Korean healthcare professionals.
Methods: This exploratory study was conducted from May 2021 to March 2022 by a team of faculty members from pharmacy schools in South Korea. A literature search using PubMed, Google Scholar, RISS, Web of Science, and KoreaMed was performed. Forum presentations, media articles, and previous reports by the Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute (KHPLEI) were included. Workshops were held, information and ideas were collected and conceptualized, and item types were designed, drafted, and refined. By repeating this process, the Inno-CBT item types were finalized.
Results: Forty-one Inno-CBT item types with 28 subtypes were developed. New digital technologies, such as a reactive responsive media interface, an animation insertion, multimedia embedding, and network surfing, were utilized in these novel types. It was anticipated that these Inno-CBT item types would effectively measure abilities in healthcare knowledge, problem-solving skills, and professional behaviors. Some potential barriers to implementing the Inno-CBT item types include item difficulty, operational unfamiliarity, complexity in scoring protocols, and network security.
Conclusions: A variety of styles of novel Inno-CBT item types were developed to evaluate the multifaceted and in-depth professional abilities required for healthcare professionals. Prior to implementing these item types in the national examination, item validation and technical support should be conducted.
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