Research Article

The Construct Validity and Reliability of an Assessment Tool for Competency in Cochlear Implant Surgery

Table 1

Interrater agreement for global assessment scale.

ItemsIntraclass correlation coefficient (ICC)95% CI value

Use of otologic drill0.670.28 to 0.850.003
Use of microscope0.790.54 to 0.90<0.001
Respect for surgical limits0.790.55 to 0.90<0.001
Time and motion0.790.47 to 0.91<0.001
Knowledge of specific procedure0.860.70 to 0.94<0.001
Flow of operation0.820.57 to 0.92<0.001
Overall surgical performance0.800.56 to 0.91<0.001

All variables0.960.93 to 0.98<0.001