Application of Rasch analysis in the development and psychometric evaluation of dental undergraduates preparedness assessment scale
dc.contributor.author | Ali, Kamran | |
dc.contributor.author | Slade, A | |
dc.contributor.author | kay, elizabeth | |
dc.contributor.author | Zahra, Daniel | |
dc.contributor.author | Chatterjee, Arunangsu | |
dc.contributor.author | Tredwin, Christopher | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2016-09-20T11:16:27Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2017-11 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1396-5883 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1600-0579 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/5464 | |
dc.description.abstract |
AIMS: The aim of this study was to develop a valid and reliable scale to measure preparedness of new dental graduates. METHODS: The scale development and validation was carried out using the Rasch measurement model. Following a pilot and pre-testing of the scale, a national study was undertaken with undergraduate students from all dental schools as well as foundation dentists in UK. RESULTS: To examine the internal validity of the scale, we conducted a Rasch analysis. External validity of the scale was checked through validation with a range of stakeholders. An excellent fit to the Rasch model provided evidence of internal construct validity. The scale demonstrated invariance, ordered thresholds and lack of differential item functioning. Unidimensionality of the scale was confirmed by independent t-tests. The PSI value was 0.877, indicating a good degree of person separation and internal consistency. Test-retest reliability of the scale was also established. CONCLUSIONS: The preparedness scale developed in this project reflects innovative research using a systematic approach and employment of modern psychometric methods. The scale can be used for assessment of the preparedness of undergraduate students by dental educators and potential employers as well as by the student for self-assessment. | |
dc.format.extent | e135-e141 | |
dc.format.medium | Print-Electronic | |
dc.language | en | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | Wiley | |
dc.subject | assessment | |
dc.subject | dental | |
dc.subject | preparedness | |
dc.subject | students | |
dc.title | Application of Rasch analysis in the development and psychometric evaluation of dental undergraduates preparedness assessment scale | |
dc.type | journal-article | |
dc.type | Journal Article | |
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plymouth.issue | 4 | |
plymouth.volume | 21 | |
plymouth.publication-status | Published | |
plymouth.journal | European Journal of Dental Education | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1111/eje.12236 | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Faculty of Health | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Faculty of Health/Peninsula Dental School | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Faculty of Health/Peninsula Medical School | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/REF 2021 Researchers by UoA | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/REF 2021 Researchers by UoA/UoA03 Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/REF 2021 Researchers by UoA/UoA23 Education | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Research Groups | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Research Groups/Institute of Health and Community | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Research Groups/Institute of Translational and Stratified Medicine (ITSMED) | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Research Groups/Institute of Translational and Stratified Medicine (ITSMED)/CCT&PS | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Research Groups/Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research (PIHR) | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Users by role | |
plymouth.organisational-group | /Plymouth/Users by role/Academics | |
dc.publisher.place | England | |
dcterms.dateAccepted | 2016-08-16 | |
dc.rights.embargodate | 2017-9-19 | |
dc.identifier.eissn | 1600-0579 | |
dc.rights.embargoperiod | 12 months | |
rioxxterms.versionofrecord | 10.1111/eje.12236 | |
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rioxxterms.licenseref.startdate | 2017-11 | |
rioxxterms.type | Journal Article/Review |