Evaluation of the nursing students' skills by DOPS

ABSTRACT

Background and purpose: Student assessment is an important issue in medical education. It is necessary to use objective, valid and reliable assessment methods that are appropriate to the learning objectives and domain.The objectives of this study were 1- Development of the DOPS test [Direct Observation Procedural Skills] and identification of its validity, reliability and acceptability. 2- Evaluation of the nursing students' skills by the DOPS test