FACRRM Assessment and Evaluation 3

Question 1

A rural health team conducts a 360-degree assessment of a GP registrar. Which component distinguishes 360-degree feedback from standard supervisor assessment?

Accepted Answer

It collects feedback from multiple rater groups including patients and colleagues

Answer

360-degree (multi-source) feedback systematically gathers input from supervisors, peers, nurses, administrative staff, and patients to provide a comprehensive performance picture.

Question 2

In interpreting a systematic review of rural mental health interventions, a clinician notes significant heterogeneity (I² = 78%). What does this imply?

Accepted Answer

The studies are highly variable and a pooled estimate should be interpreted cautiously

Answer

An I² of 78% indicates substantial between-study variability; the pooled effect estimate may not be reliable and the sources of heterogeneity should be explored.

Question 3

A remote community undergoes a health impact assessment (HIA) before construction of a new road. Which stage involves predicting the likely health effects on the population?

Accepted Answer

Appraisal

Answer

The appraisal stage of HIA involves systematically identifying and predicting potential health effects of the proposed project on the community.

Question 4

A GP uses the Mini-CEX (Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise) to assess a registrar's consultation skills. What is the primary advantage of this tool over written assessments?

Accepted Answer

It directly observes performance in real clinical encounters

Answer

The Mini-CEX assesses authentic workplace performance by directly observing the learner in a real clinical encounter, capturing competencies that written tests cannot measure.

Question 5

When calculating the number needed to treat (NNT) from a clinical trial, which data element is essential?

Accepted Answer

Absolute risk reduction between treatment and control groups

Answer

NNT = 1 / Absolute Risk Reduction; the ARR (difference in event rates between control and treatment groups) is the required input.

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FACRRM Assessment and Evaluation 3