Lori H. Erby|Debra Roter|Barbara Biesecker
Examination of standardized patient performance: Accuracy and consistency of six standardized patients over time
Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University|National Human Genome Research Institute
explore accuracy consistency standardized patient sp performance context routine genetic counseling focusing elements beyond scripted case items including general communication style affective demeanorone hundred seventyseven genetic counselors randomly assigned counsel one six sps videotapes transcripts sessions analyzed assess consistency performance across four dimensionsaccuracy script item presentation high 91 89 prenatal cancer cases however statistically significant differences among sps accuracy presentation general communication style aspects affective presentation sps rated presenting similarly high levels realism sp performance time generally consistent small statistically significant differencesthese findings demonstrate welltrained sps perform factual elements case high degrees accuracy realism also maintain sufficient levels uniformity general communication style affective demeanor time support use even demanding context genetic counseling results indicate need additional focus training consistency different sps