Tag: psychometrics
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AIPeHLS: Development and Validation of the Adult Inpatient eHealth Literacy Scale
Introduction: The Need for a tailored inpatient eHealth literacy tool As digital health technologies expand, patients must effectively engage with eHealth tools to manage health in today’s Web 3.0 environment. Traditional instruments often miss the unique demands of adult inpatients, who navigate complex medical information, privacy considerations, and rapidly evolving AI-assisted health services. The Adult…
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AIPeHLS: Inpatient eHealth Literacy Scale Development
Introduction The rapid rise of information and communication technologies (ICT) has reshaped health care, making digital tools central to modern practice. As generative AI expands, patients must effectively engage with electronic health (eHealth) resources to influence outcomes. The Adult Inpatient eHealth Literacy Scale (AIPeHLS) emerges to address this need—and does so with a focus on…
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Measuring Digital Maturity in General Practice: Validation of a GP-Specific Questionnaire
Introduction: Why Measure Digital Maturity in General Practice? As healthcare systems face demographic shifts, specialist shortages, and uneven GP distribution, digital solutions offer a practical path to maintaining accessible, high-quality care. General practitioners (GPs) are often the first contact in care and serve as gatekeepers coordinating further treatment. This context underscores the need for reliable…
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Measuring Digital Maturity of GP Practices: A New Tool
Introduction: Why Measure Digital Maturity in GP Practices General practitioner (GP) practices face ongoing challenges, including demographic shifts, specialist shortages, and uneven rural-urban distribution. Digital solutions—such as electronic health records, telemedicine, health apps, and intelligent scheduling—hold promise for improving efficiency and patient access. Yet to harness these benefits, GP practices need reliable ways to assess…
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Linking Item Analytics to Course Learning Outcomes in Outcome-Based Dental Education
Introduction: Why Item Analysis Matters in Dental Education Medical and dental education increasingly rely on well-designed assessment tools to measure cognitive skills and ensure alignment with Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs). Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) remain a cornerstone for evaluating factual recall and higher-order thinking. Regular item analysis helps educators refine question banks, update assessments with current…
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Linking Item Analysis to Course Learning Outcome Attainment in Outcome-Based Dental Education
Introduction: The role of item analysis in outcome-based dental education Medical and dental education increasingly relies on carefully crafted assessment tools to measure knowledge, clinical reasoning, and professional competencies. Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) remain a cornerstone for evaluating cognitive skills, but their value hinges on rigorous item analysis and alignment with Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs). This…