Novel innovative computer-based test (Inno-CBT) item types for national licensing examinations for health care professionalsopen access
- Authors
- Chun, Kwang-Hoon; Jin, Hye Kyung; Yoon, Jeong-Hyun; Kim, Myeong Gyu; Choi, Kyung Hee; Kim, Eunyoung; Kim, Hyunah; Kim, Jin-Ki; Kim, Gyudong; Kim, Kyungim; Lee, Ju-Yeun; Chung, Eun Kyoung; Lee, Young Sook; Rhie, Sandy Jeong
- Issue Date
- Aug-2023
- Publisher
- BMC
- Keywords
- Computer-based test; Innovative CBT item types; Examination; Health Personnel; Licensure
- Citation
- BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION, v.23, no.1, pp.560
- Journal Title
- BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
- Volume
- 23
- Number
- 1
- Start Page
- 560
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/88825
- DOI
- 10.1186/s12909-023-04444-5
- ISSN
- 1472-6920
- Abstract
- BackgroundAn effective test mechanism to evaluate clinical knowledge and skills of the entry-level healthcare professionals is important for providing clinical competency and improving patient care. This study aimed to develop novel, innovative computer-based test (Inno-CBT) item types for application in the national examination of Korean healthcare professionals.MethodsThis exploratory study was conducted from May 2021 to March 2022 by a team of faculty members from pharmacy schools in South Korea. A literature search using PubMed, Google Scholar, RISS, Web of Science, and KoreaMed was performed. Forum presentations, media articles, and previous reports by the Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute (KHPLEI) were included. Workshops were held, information and ideas were collected and conceptualized, and item types were designed, drafted, and refined. By repeating this process, the Inno-CBT item types were finalized.ResultsForty-one Inno-CBT item types with 28 subtypes were developed. New digital technologies, such as a reactive responsive media interface, an animation insertion, multimedia embedding, and network surfing, were utilized in these novel types. It was anticipated that these Inno-CBT item types would effectively measure abilities in healthcare knowledge, problem-solving skills, and professional behaviors. Some potential barriers to implementing the Inno-CBT item types include item difficulty, operational unfamiliarity, complexity in scoring protocols, and network security.ConclusionsA variety of styles of novel Inno-CBT item types were developed to evaluate the multifaceted and in-depth professional abilities required for healthcare professionals. Prior to implementing these item types in the national examination, item validation and technical support should be conducted.
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