Psychometric validation of the informed consent assessment scale using item response theory and factor analysis
The ICAS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing communication skills specific to informed consent. Its application in objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) provides actionable feedback for learners and supports curriculum efforts to strengthen ethically competent clinical communication.
Authors
- Nuno Gonçalves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8781-1249)
- Carlos Fernando Collares
- José Miguel Pêgo
- Pedro Morgado
Institutions
- Clinical Academic Center of Braga (PT)
- Insper (BR)
- University of Algarve (PT)
- University of Minho (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1685730
- Primary Topic
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00