Journal of general internal medicine
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Although a variety of validity evidence should be utilized when evaluating assessment tools, a review of teaching assessments suggested that authors pursue a limited range of validity evidence. ⋯ Content and Internal Structure evidence is well represented among published assessments of clinical teaching. Evidence for Relation to Other Variables, Consequences, and Response Process receive little attention, and future research should emphasize these categories. The low interrater reliability for Response Process and Consequences likely reflects the scarcity of reported evidence. With further development, our method for rating the validity evidence should prove useful in various settings.
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Comparative Study
Chlamydia screening and management practices of primary care physicians and nurse practitioners in California.
Because sexually transmitted chlamydial infections are common among young women, it is critical that providers screen and manage these infections appropriately. ⋯ The Chlamydia care practices of many California primary care providers are inconsistent with current guidelines. Targeted provider education and improved reimbursements are potential strategies for improvement.