Open AccessThe Effect of Repeated Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (R-DOPS) Assessment Method on the Clinical Skills of Anesthesiology Residents
Author(s) -
Shideh Dabir,
Mohammad Hoseinzadeh,
Faramarz Mosaffa,
Behnam Hosseini,
Mastaneh Dahi,
Maryam Vosoughian,
Mohammadreza Moshari,
Soodeh Tabashi,
Ali Dabbagh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
anesthesiology and pain medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.438
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 2228-7531
pISSN - 2228-7523
DOI - 10.5812/aapm.111074
Subject(s) - anesthesiology , medicine , curriculum , medical education , anesthesia , psychology , pedagogy
Background: The ultimate result of patient care is one of the most important outcomes in medical education. Several methods, including the direct observation of procedural skills (DOPS), have been proposed to assess professional competencies in clinical practice. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effects of the Repeated DOPS (R-DOPS) method on the performance of procedural skills in anesthesiology residents. Methods: The procedural skill performance of anesthesiology residents was assessed using a standard DOPS protocol from May to October 2019. Their scores were then objectively recorded, and the satisfaction rates regarding the 2 DOPS exams were assessed. Results: We found a considerable improvement in anesthesiology residents’ procedural skill performance, especially in the anesthesiology residency curriculum’s basic items. Besides, anesthesiology residents’ satisfaction was significantly improved after the 2nd DOPS. Conclusions: R-DOPS leads to improved training outcomes, including assessing the procedural skills, time to feedback to trainees, and trainee satisfaction.