We chose R < 10% as the cut-off for questioning item relevance for two reasons: (a) there is no agreed upon criterion or universal cut off to determine the extent of content validity [ 20]; and (b) since the IAM items are based on 10 years of research in a focused context, it was likely that many items would be relevant.
This score can be explained by the broad range of items questioning the knowledge about biological disciplines tested which is more preferable then a narrow set reflecting the VET students' knowledge (Rost 2007).
It was additionally noted when the participants 'struggled' to answer an item (e.g. rereading the item several times, or questioning how sensible the item was), even when they finally arrived at a correct response.
An additional four items were also included in the survey: an attitudinal item related to peer learning; two items related to questioning more senior healthcare professionals; and one item on patients' role in their healthcare.
After questioning whether hundreds of items bring me joy, I reached a point where everything just started to feel like junk.
In addition, two items to evaluate attitudes towards questioning more senior healthcare professionals, one item on patients' role in healthcare and one item on peer learning were added.
Are there things that should never be questioned -- off-the-table, non-negotiable items that, in questioning them, some might come unglued as persons?" Pause.
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Questioning the use of each item during design sessions is a useful filter.
However, pretesting identified problems with item-response rates, questioning the suitability of self-completion for this patient group, particularly those aged over 70 years.
