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Elizabeth A Rider - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the reliability of a modified kalamazoo consensus statement checklist for assessing the communication skills of multidisciplinary clinicians in the Simulated Environment
Patient Education and Counseling, 2014Co-Authors: Eleanor B Peterson, Elizabeth A Rider, Aaron W CalhounAbstract:Abstract Objective With increased recognition of the importance of sound communication skills and communication skills education, reliable assessment tools are essential. This study reports on the psychometric properties of an assessment tool based on the Kalamazoo Consensus Statement Essential Elements Communication Checklist. Methods The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form (GKCSAF), a modified version of an existing communication skills assessment tool, the Kalamazoo Essential Elements Communication Checklist-Adapted, was used to assess learners in a multidisciplinary, simulation-based communication skills educational program using multiple raters. 118 Simulated conversations were available for analysis. Internal consistency and inter-rater reliability were determined by calculating a Cronbach's alpha score and intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), respectively. Results The GKCSAF demonstrated high internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha score of 0.844 (faculty raters) and 0.880 (peer observer raters), and high inter-rater reliability with an ICC of 0.830 (faculty raters) and 0.89 (peer observer raters). Conclusion The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form is a reliable method of assessing the communication skills of multidisciplinary learners using multi-rater methods within the learning Environment. Practice implications The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form can be used by educational programs that wish to implement a reliable assessment and feedback system for a variety of learners.
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the reliability of a modified kalamazoo consensus statement checklist for assessing the communication skills of multidisciplinary clinicians in the Simulated Environment
Patient Education and Counseling, 2014Co-Authors: Eleanor B Peterson, Elizabeth A Rider, Aaron W CalhounAbstract:Abstract Objective With increased recognition of the importance of sound communication skills and communication skills education, reliable assessment tools are essential. This study reports on the psychometric properties of an assessment tool based on the Kalamazoo Consensus Statement Essential Elements Communication Checklist. Methods The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form (GKCSAF), a modified version of an existing communication skills assessment tool, the Kalamazoo Essential Elements Communication Checklist-Adapted, was used to assess learners in a multidisciplinary, simulation-based communication skills educational program using multiple raters. 118 Simulated conversations were available for analysis. Internal consistency and inter-rater reliability were determined by calculating a Cronbach's alpha score and intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), respectively. Results The GKCSAF demonstrated high internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha score of 0.844 (faculty raters) and 0.880 (peer observer raters), and high inter-rater reliability with an ICC of 0.830 (faculty raters) and 0.89 (peer observer raters). Conclusion The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form is a reliable method of assessing the communication skills of multidisciplinary learners using multi-rater methods within the learning Environment. Practice implications The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form can be used by educational programs that wish to implement a reliable assessment and feedback system for a variety of learners.
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assessment of communication skills and self appraisal in the Simulated Environment feasibility of multirater feedback with gap analysis
Simulation in healthcare : journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2009Co-Authors: Aaron W Calhoun, Elizabeth A Rider, Elaine C Meyer, Giulia Lamiani, Robert D TruogAbstract:Introduction: Multirater assessment is a powerful means of measuring communication skills. The use of gap analysis to assess self-appraisal is a strength of this technique. On the basis of Kalamazoo Consensus Statement framework and 360-degree assessment models, we developed a multirater instrument with gap analysis, with the goals of examining both communication skills and situational self-appraisal, and assessing the feasibility of the combined approach. Methods: The multirater communication skills instrument was used to assess Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care fellows after participation in seven Simulated family meetings. Instrument reliability was determined using Cronbach’s Alpha and Factorial Analysis. Correlations between rater groups were examined with Spearman’s Rank Coefficient. Gap analyses and rater perceptions of the instruments were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Seven pediatric intensive care unit and neonatal intensive care fellows were each assessed by 11 to 18 raters (108 total assessments). Correlations were identified between disciplinary groups within each encounter. Among the 7 fellows, 30 communication strengths or areas needing improvement and 24 significant gaps were identified, indicating self under-appraisals, 9 (38%) of which overlapped. The instrument was logistically feasible and well received. Conclusions: Our multirater communication skills instrument with gap analysis proved useful in identifying areas of strength and areas needing improvement, and in highlighting areas of self over- and under-appraisal that require focused feedback. The use of multirater assessment with gap analysis, in a Simulated and “safe” Environment, may assist in the delivery of feedback to trainees. (Sim Healthcare 4:22–29, 2009)
Eleanor B Peterson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the reliability of a modified kalamazoo consensus statement checklist for assessing the communication skills of multidisciplinary clinicians in the Simulated Environment
Patient Education and Counseling, 2014Co-Authors: Eleanor B Peterson, Elizabeth A Rider, Aaron W CalhounAbstract:Abstract Objective With increased recognition of the importance of sound communication skills and communication skills education, reliable assessment tools are essential. This study reports on the psychometric properties of an assessment tool based on the Kalamazoo Consensus Statement Essential Elements Communication Checklist. Methods The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form (GKCSAF), a modified version of an existing communication skills assessment tool, the Kalamazoo Essential Elements Communication Checklist-Adapted, was used to assess learners in a multidisciplinary, simulation-based communication skills educational program using multiple raters. 118 Simulated conversations were available for analysis. Internal consistency and inter-rater reliability were determined by calculating a Cronbach's alpha score and intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), respectively. Results The GKCSAF demonstrated high internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha score of 0.844 (faculty raters) and 0.880 (peer observer raters), and high inter-rater reliability with an ICC of 0.830 (faculty raters) and 0.89 (peer observer raters). Conclusion The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form is a reliable method of assessing the communication skills of multidisciplinary learners using multi-rater methods within the learning Environment. Practice implications The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form can be used by educational programs that wish to implement a reliable assessment and feedback system for a variety of learners.
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the reliability of a modified kalamazoo consensus statement checklist for assessing the communication skills of multidisciplinary clinicians in the Simulated Environment
Patient Education and Counseling, 2014Co-Authors: Eleanor B Peterson, Elizabeth A Rider, Aaron W CalhounAbstract:Abstract Objective With increased recognition of the importance of sound communication skills and communication skills education, reliable assessment tools are essential. This study reports on the psychometric properties of an assessment tool based on the Kalamazoo Consensus Statement Essential Elements Communication Checklist. Methods The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form (GKCSAF), a modified version of an existing communication skills assessment tool, the Kalamazoo Essential Elements Communication Checklist-Adapted, was used to assess learners in a multidisciplinary, simulation-based communication skills educational program using multiple raters. 118 Simulated conversations were available for analysis. Internal consistency and inter-rater reliability were determined by calculating a Cronbach's alpha score and intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), respectively. Results The GKCSAF demonstrated high internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha score of 0.844 (faculty raters) and 0.880 (peer observer raters), and high inter-rater reliability with an ICC of 0.830 (faculty raters) and 0.89 (peer observer raters). Conclusion The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form is a reliable method of assessing the communication skills of multidisciplinary learners using multi-rater methods within the learning Environment. Practice implications The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form can be used by educational programs that wish to implement a reliable assessment and feedback system for a variety of learners.
Aaron W Calhoun - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the reliability of a modified kalamazoo consensus statement checklist for assessing the communication skills of multidisciplinary clinicians in the Simulated Environment
Patient Education and Counseling, 2014Co-Authors: Eleanor B Peterson, Elizabeth A Rider, Aaron W CalhounAbstract:Abstract Objective With increased recognition of the importance of sound communication skills and communication skills education, reliable assessment tools are essential. This study reports on the psychometric properties of an assessment tool based on the Kalamazoo Consensus Statement Essential Elements Communication Checklist. Methods The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form (GKCSAF), a modified version of an existing communication skills assessment tool, the Kalamazoo Essential Elements Communication Checklist-Adapted, was used to assess learners in a multidisciplinary, simulation-based communication skills educational program using multiple raters. 118 Simulated conversations were available for analysis. Internal consistency and inter-rater reliability were determined by calculating a Cronbach's alpha score and intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), respectively. Results The GKCSAF demonstrated high internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha score of 0.844 (faculty raters) and 0.880 (peer observer raters), and high inter-rater reliability with an ICC of 0.830 (faculty raters) and 0.89 (peer observer raters). Conclusion The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form is a reliable method of assessing the communication skills of multidisciplinary learners using multi-rater methods within the learning Environment. Practice implications The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form can be used by educational programs that wish to implement a reliable assessment and feedback system for a variety of learners.
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the reliability of a modified kalamazoo consensus statement checklist for assessing the communication skills of multidisciplinary clinicians in the Simulated Environment
Patient Education and Counseling, 2014Co-Authors: Eleanor B Peterson, Elizabeth A Rider, Aaron W CalhounAbstract:Abstract Objective With increased recognition of the importance of sound communication skills and communication skills education, reliable assessment tools are essential. This study reports on the psychometric properties of an assessment tool based on the Kalamazoo Consensus Statement Essential Elements Communication Checklist. Methods The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form (GKCSAF), a modified version of an existing communication skills assessment tool, the Kalamazoo Essential Elements Communication Checklist-Adapted, was used to assess learners in a multidisciplinary, simulation-based communication skills educational program using multiple raters. 118 Simulated conversations were available for analysis. Internal consistency and inter-rater reliability were determined by calculating a Cronbach's alpha score and intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), respectively. Results The GKCSAF demonstrated high internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha score of 0.844 (faculty raters) and 0.880 (peer observer raters), and high inter-rater reliability with an ICC of 0.830 (faculty raters) and 0.89 (peer observer raters). Conclusion The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form is a reliable method of assessing the communication skills of multidisciplinary learners using multi-rater methods within the learning Environment. Practice implications The Gap-Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form can be used by educational programs that wish to implement a reliable assessment and feedback system for a variety of learners.
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assessment of communication skills and self appraisal in the Simulated Environment feasibility of multirater feedback with gap analysis
Simulation in healthcare : journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2009Co-Authors: Aaron W Calhoun, Elizabeth A Rider, Elaine C Meyer, Giulia Lamiani, Robert D TruogAbstract:Introduction: Multirater assessment is a powerful means of measuring communication skills. The use of gap analysis to assess self-appraisal is a strength of this technique. On the basis of Kalamazoo Consensus Statement framework and 360-degree assessment models, we developed a multirater instrument with gap analysis, with the goals of examining both communication skills and situational self-appraisal, and assessing the feasibility of the combined approach. Methods: The multirater communication skills instrument was used to assess Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care fellows after participation in seven Simulated family meetings. Instrument reliability was determined using Cronbach’s Alpha and Factorial Analysis. Correlations between rater groups were examined with Spearman’s Rank Coefficient. Gap analyses and rater perceptions of the instruments were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Seven pediatric intensive care unit and neonatal intensive care fellows were each assessed by 11 to 18 raters (108 total assessments). Correlations were identified between disciplinary groups within each encounter. Among the 7 fellows, 30 communication strengths or areas needing improvement and 24 significant gaps were identified, indicating self under-appraisals, 9 (38%) of which overlapped. The instrument was logistically feasible and well received. Conclusions: Our multirater communication skills instrument with gap analysis proved useful in identifying areas of strength and areas needing improvement, and in highlighting areas of self over- and under-appraisal that require focused feedback. The use of multirater assessment with gap analysis, in a Simulated and “safe” Environment, may assist in the delivery of feedback to trainees. (Sim Healthcare 4:22–29, 2009)
Andrew U Frank - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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spatial communication with maps defining the correctness of maps using a multi agent simulation
Formal Methods, 2000Co-Authors: Andrew U FrankAbstract:Maps are very efficient to communicate spatial situations. A theoretical framework for a formal discussion of map production and map use is constructed using a multi-agent framework. Multi-agent systems are computerized models that simulate persons as autonomous agents in a Simulated Environment, with their Simulated interaction. A model of the process of map production and map use is constructed based on a two-tiered reality and beliefs model, in which facts describing the Simulated Environment and the Simulated agents' beliefs of this Environment are separated. This permits to model errors in the persons' perception of reality. A computerized model was coded, including all operations: the observation of reality by a person, the production of the map, the interpretation of the map by another person and his use of the knowledge acquired from the map for navigation, are Simulated as operations of agents in a Simulated Environment.
M Healy - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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a fuzzy logic autonomous agent applied as a supervisory controller in a Simulated Environment
IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 2004Co-Authors: G Chrysanthakopoulos, Warren L J Fox, R T Miyamoto, Robert J Marks, M A Elsharkawi, M HealyAbstract:An unsupervised learning system, implemented as an autonomous agent is presented. A simulation of a challenging path planning problem is used to illustrate the agent design and demonstrate its problem solving ability. The agent, dubbed the ORG, employs fuzzy logic and clustering techniques to efficiently represent and retrieve knowledge and uses innovative sensor modeling and attention focus to process a large number of stimuli. Simple initial fuzzy rules (instincts) are used to influence behavior and communicate intent to the agent. Self-reflection is utilized so the agent can learn from its Environmental constraints and modify its own state. Speculation is utilized in the Simulated Environment, to produce new rules and fine-tune performance and internal parameters. The ORG is released in a Simulated shallow water Environment where its mission is to dynamically and continuously plan a path to effectively cover a specified region in minimal time while simultaneously learning from its Environment. Several paths of the agent design are shown, and desirable emergent behavior properties of the agent design are discussed.
