Development and Validation of a Self-Assessment Tool to Measure Non-Technical Skills in ICU Residents

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the study is to develop a self-assessment tool to measure non-technical skill in ICU residents and to validate a self-assessment tool to measure non-technical skill in ICU residents 

Methodology: In Pakistan's acute care centers within six months after Riphah International University's accreditation (ICUs). This mixed-method study was conducted in two stages. Phase 1 of the ICU-NTS questionnaire's development involved qualitative literature analysis. Phase2 involved development of questionnaire's validity and reliability. SPSS vs 26 is used for analysis. Reliability and Exploratory factor analysis are performed.

Results: After doing a literature study, we created an 18-item questionnaire and distributed it to ten subject-matter experts for expert content validation. The scale validity index as a whole is 93. The resulting ICU-NTS was corrected for response process validity after cognitive validity. The final version of the 18-item ICU-NTS was reduced to 16 items after exploratory factor analysis. A Cronbach's alpha of .96 was discovered for the ICU-NTS questionnaire.

Conclusion: In this work, a self-assessment tool for intensive care residents' non-technical abilities using the ICU-NTS taxonomy was established. It can be utilized at the postgraduate level in training program to enhance the delivery of healthcare and avoid adverse events.