Procedural performance in gastrointestinal endoscopy: live and simulated.

Background: The purpose of the present study was to compare the use of a human and a computer-based technical skills assessment tool in live and simulated gastrointestinal endoscopies performed by consultants and trainees.

Methods: Validated human-based Likert scales were used individually for generic and specific technical skills for two procedures. Two observers assessed each procedure independently and blindly.

Procedural performance in gastrointestinal endoscopy: an assessment and self-appraisal tool.

Aims: Assessing endoscopic technical skills competency in a structured manner is a topical issue, in light of several workforce factors that may affect the training of future endoscopists. To date there has been little attempt to comprehensively assess both generic and specific technical skills in lower gastrointestinal endoscopies; the current study aimed to develop and validate a tool that can assess these varied skills.

Methods: Hierarchical task analyses of generic and specific technical skills were constructed on flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy after expert panel discussions.

Constructing hierarchical task analysis in surgery.

Background: Generic technical skills are required by a surgeon to perform a complete operation or procedure. They alone do not form a task or subtask but allow the surgeon to perform so. Specific technical skills are required to complete a task or subtask, which can be depicted by hierarchical task analysis (HTA).