Ugeskrift for laeger
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The cusum analysis (cummulative summation) is a statistical technique used to assess the competence of medical trainees. We wanted to re-examine the validity of the test as a technique for qualitative assessment of competence, as well as a technique for monitoring the level of specialists' competence. ⋯ We found, that the cusum analysis is a valid and practical technique for the qualitative assessment of clinical competence as well as a tool for monitoring continuous professional development. The technique can be used in a number of settings. With the increasing demand in health care for continuous quality assurance, the analysis can be used both in personal professional monitoring and in monitoring of performance during training.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Jun 2001
[Practical clinical skills in medical education 1--undergraduate education. A Delphi survey].
The necessity of defining standards in medical education is increasingly recognised. The aim of the present study was to adapt the Delphi method in establishing a consensus about competence levels of basic clinical skills in the undergraduate medical curriculum. ⋯ The Delphi method was found applicable to qualify the process of identifying goals in a medical curriculum design.