Table 1

Rating scale graded by teacher to evaluate participants’ scanning behaviour

Score
Item 1 2 3 4 5
Respect for tissueFrequently uses unnecessary force on issueCarefully handles tissue, but occasionally uses unnecessary force unintentionallyConsistently handles tissue appropriately
Time and motionMany unnecessary movementsEfficient time/motion but some unnecessary movementsClear economy of movements. Maximum efficiency
Instrument handlingRepeatedly makes tentative and awkward movementsCompetent with instruments but occasionally makes awkward or stiff movementsFluid movements with instruments and no awkwardness
Flow of procedureFrequently stops procedure and seems unsure of next moveDemonstrates some forward planning with reasonable progression of procedureObviously planned course of procedure, with effortless flow from one move to the next
Knowledge of procedureDeficient knowledgeKnows all important steps of procedureDemonstrates familiarity with all aspects of procedure.
Overall performanceVery poorCompetentClearly superior