To establish a unified EAES-SAGES best practice SQA framework for developing procedure-specific CATs to enhance standardization in assessment tools.
Approach:
Taskforce Formation: An SQA-CAT Taskforce was formed with experts from EAES and SAGES to develop a shared SQA framework.
Meeting Objectives: A two-day meeting was held to identify guiding principles, review existing frameworks, and propose a standardised SQA framework.
Guiding Principles: Three guiding principles were established: balance between methodological rigour and practical constraints, feasibility across varied settings, and adaptability for AI-based assessments.
Key Findings:
Both EAES and SAGES have developed their own SQA frameworks aligned with existing SQA methodology, highlighting the need for a unified approach.
The EAES SQA framework has been iteratively refined and ratified by the EAES Educational Committee.
SAGES employs a robust approach shaped by collaboration between clinicians and psychologists, emphasizing the importance of a standardized framework.
Interpretation:
The lack of standardisation in CAT development can hinder the quality and applicability of assessment tools in surgical training.
Limitations:
Current CAT development practices are fragmented across surgical societies, which can lead to inconsistencies in assessment quality.
Existing tools often lack robust validity data, limiting their effectiveness in surgical training.
Conclusion:
A unified SQA framework is essential for the development and implementation of procedure-specific CATs in surgical training.
by Daniel Campioni-Norman, Aimee K. Gardner, Stella Mavroveli, Dylan J. Grisell, Piers Boshier, Noosha D. Deravi, Ahmad Hider, Courtney Collins, Johanna Brandenburg, Ozanan R. Meireles, Martin Wagner, Brent Matthews, Nicole D. Bouvy, Liane S. Feldman, E. Matthew Ritter, George B. Hanna
