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: Received: 14 November 2023 / Approved: 14 November 2023 / Online: 14 November 2023 (12:57:23 CET)
How to cite:
Le, C. N.; Le, L. M.; Le, L. M. Development and Validation of Digital Competence Assessment Scale for Health Professions Students (DigiCAS-HPS) during Post- COVID-19 New Normal Era. Preprints2023, 2023110931. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0931.v1
Le, C. N.; Le, L. M.; Le, L. M. Development and Validation of Digital Competence Assessment Scale for Health Professions Students (DigiCAS-HPS) during Post- COVID-19 New Normal Era. Preprints 2023, 2023110931. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0931.v1
Le, C. N.; Le, L. M.; Le, L. M. Development and Validation of Digital Competence Assessment Scale for Health Professions Students (DigiCAS-HPS) during Post- COVID-19 New Normal Era. Preprints2023, 2023110931. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0931.v1
APA Style
Le, C. N., Le, L. M., & Le, L. M. (2023). Development and Validation of Digital Competence Assessment Scale for Health Professions Students (DigiCAS-HPS) during Post- COVID-19 New Normal Era. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0931.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Le, C. N., Luan Minh Le and Luan Minh Le. 2023 "Development and Validation of Digital Competence Assessment Scale for Health Professions Students (DigiCAS-HPS) during Post- COVID-19 New Normal Era" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0931.v1
Abstract
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a swift transition to online learning, remote work and an increased demand for proficiency in telehealth and digital health among health professions students as they prepare for their future careers. In responding to the question: “What are the essential constructs and the validity of a digital competence assessment scale for health professions students", this study sought to develop and validate a digital competence assessment scale (DigiCAS-HPS). The present study followed a mixed-methods approach: qualitative methods (phase 1) for generating and refining items in the scale through literature review on digital frameworks, pilot testing and expert review, and quantitative methods (phase 2) including exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis for its validation. The study revealed a two-factor structure, encompassing Digital Communication, Collaboration, and Online Security (Factor 1) and Digital Content Development and Software Mastery (Factor 2), demonstrating strong construct validity and reliability. Regarding differences in digital competence across groups, older and soon-to-graduate students exhibited higher proficiency in digital content development and software mastery. The two critical facets of DigiCAS-HPS scale could tailor training programs and ensure that health professions students are well-prepared for the evolving telehealthcare landscape. This promotes the growth and accessibility of telehealth, which is increasingly vital in the post-COVID-19 new normal era.
Keywords
digital competence assessment; health professions students; telehealth; Covid-19; training program
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Public Health and Health Services
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