2015
IWISH 2015 Proceeding
Using the OSCE method in a simulation centre to ensure equity and objectivity in assessing the communication and relational skills in a large of student nurses during a long examination session
Authors: Annamaria Bagnasco, Angela Tolotti, Giancarlo Torre, Loredana Sasso
Abstract
There is little known about OSCE use in European countries such as Italy, where other than cost analysis, there is little reporting of OSCE use or validation. This paper reports on one Italian initiative, which evaluated the equity and objectivity of the OSCE method of assessing communication skills. An OSCE method was used to assess the communication and relational skills of first-year students of the Degree Course in Nursing. A method of simulation was implemented through role-playing with standardized patients. The study confirmed the validity of the OSCE method in ensuring equity and objectivity of communication skills assessment in a large population of nursing students for the purpose of certification throughout the duration of the examination. This has important implications for nurse education and practice as it is not clear the extent to which OSCE approaches are culturally sensitive, or valid and reliable across cultures.
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