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A Review of the Validity and Accuracy of Self-Assessments in Health Professions Training.

Authors :
Gordon, Michael J.
Source :
Academic Medicine. Dec 1991 66(12):762-769.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

A review of studies in which it was possible to compare results of health profession trainees' self-evaluations with assessment of performance by experts or objective tests found that self-assessment has potential but is poorly used. Effective training to improve validity and accuracy is available. (Author/MSE)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1040-2446
Volume :
66
Issue :
12
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Academic Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ437883
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative<br />Information Analyses