Redesign of a Resident Evaluation Tool Using Exploratory Factor Analysis
Faculty input and advanced statistical analysis shortened a 30-question resident evaluation tool to 12-questions while retaining 96% of the variability in resident performance. The new instrument resulted in improved response rate and increased number of written comments from attendings. Application of Exploratory Factor Analysis to resident education represents novel use of this tool in surgical education.
Authors
- Gang Ren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2555-7804)
- Joseph Sferra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2731-2843)
- Stephen Stanek
- Carly Chappell
- Stephen Markowiak
- Laura Wharry
Institutions
- ProMedica Toledo Hospital (US)
- University of Toledo (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of surgical education
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsurg.2025.103477
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.11