Interviewing Skills Research Articles

Exploring Older Adult Health Literacy in the Day-to-Day Management of Polypharmacy and Making Decisions About Deprescribing: A Mixed Methods Study.

Polypharmacy use in older adults is increasing and sometimes leads to poor health outcomes. The influence of health literacy in managing polypharmacy and making decisions about stopping medication has received limited attention. A mixed methods design was used to measure and investigate the influence of health literacy in the management of polypharmacy and decisions about deprescribing. Phase 1 involved two cross-sectional surveys, one with older adults using five or more medications and the other with general practitioners (GPs). Older adult health literacy was measured using the All Aspects of Health Literacy Scale. Phase 2 employed individual interviews with both older adults and GPs and further explored the reported use of health literacy in practice. SPSS version 24 was used to conduct descriptive statistical analysis of the Phase 1 survey responses and Phase 2 interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis with the assistance of NVivo 12. Phase 1 survey responses were received from 85 GPs and 137 older adults. Phase 2 interviews were conducted with 16 GPs and 25 older adults. Phase 1 results indicated that self-reported older adult health literacy was high, and that GPs believed older patients could engage in decisions about deprescribing. Phase 2 findings showed that older adults developed and employed complex health literacy practices to manage medications between consultations; however, few reported using their health literacy skills in consultations with their GPs. GPs noted that older adult involvement in decision-making varied and generally thought that older adults had low health literacy. Older adults reported using health literacy practices in the management of their sometimes-complex medication regimens. However, the role of health literacy in deprescribing decision-making was limited. The mixed methods approach allowed greater insight into older adult and GP practices that influence the acquisition and use of health literacy. [HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice. 2023;7(1):e14-e25.] Plain Language Summary: This report explores health literacy in the use of multiple medications and decisions to stop using medication/s in older age. Older adults reported good heath literacy and practiced many health literacy skills in the management of their medications. However, they did not always report the use of their health literacy skills when discussing their medications with their family doctor.

Experience of Nurses Caring Critically Ill Patients Admitted in the ICUs of AIIMS, Jodhpur

Introduction: Critical care nurses possess competence in caring, leadership skills, teaching skills, and consultative skills. Caring for a patient provides experience and insight which creates behaviour that guides the nurse to deal with the specific situations in a particular way. These experiences can be used as a basis for improving patient care. Much attention is being focused on the nurse’s role to assist the physician in providing care to patients; little attention is being given to the nurse’s psychological, spiritual, and emotional well-being while dealing with critically ill patients, especially the dying ones. Aims: The aim of the study was to explore the lived experiences of nurses caring for critically ill patients. Methods: Phenomenological research design was used to conduct the study. Purposive sampling was used to collect the data from 14 critical care nurses meeting the inclusion criteria. In-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted which were audio recorded. Colaizzi’s framework was used to analyse the data. The level of trustworthiness was established by using the Lincoln and Guba framework. Result: Four themes and twelve subthemes were extracted from the study: Commitment to care, an ICU nurse and their family members, Challenges for ICU nurses, and Coping mechanisms. Conclusion: The study provided more profound insights into lived experiences of nurses caring for critically ill patients admitted to the ICU. Nurses face challenges in day-to-day life while managing critically ill patients. Several factors responsible for the stress of the nurses were revealed from the statements of the participants. The findings revealed that proper utilization of resources, effective coping strategies, a good working environment, training sessions, and improved staff ratio can be necessary to provide effective and quality care to the patients.

Automated Interview Evaluation

The Interview Automation System is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered platform designed to help users prepare for real-life interviews. By asking questions and evaluating responses against original answers, our system provides users with a valuable opportunity to practice and improve their interview skills. The research aims to increase users' familiarity with the interview process, ultimately boosting their confidence and improving their chances of success. The workflow of the research involves several key steps, including data pre-processing and database management, audio-based question delivery, and audio-based answer collection and evaluation. Our platform is easily scalable and can be expanded to include additional functionalities such as users confidence detection, resume-based topic questioning, and body language analysis.

Investigation on the Social Adaptability of the Migrant Living in the poverty Alleviation Relocation Sites—Based on Baiyanglin Community, Guizhou Province

Objective: Rural revitalization has become the key construction content after comprehensive poverty alleviation, and poverty alleviation relocation project, as an important measure in poverty alleviation, is the key way to move towards rural revitalization. However, whether the migrant can adapt to the current life after the relocation, whether the relocation effect meets the expectations, and how the sustainable development of the migration after the relocation are all questions worth pondering and discussing. Methods: This paper studies the case of Baiyanglin Community, Guizhou Province, for the migrant of Baiyanglin community. Offline practitioners will serve as interviewers and receive training on the interview purpose, outline and interview skills in advance. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in an offline, face-to-face manner. Guided by the interview outline, the researchers adjusted it combined with the actual situation and the interview communication situation, and selectively conducted in-depth interviews. Results: We found that the social adaptability of the migrant in Baiyanglin Community is poor, the adaptation to economic production and the social adaptability of the migrant in the community is polarized, between the young migrant and the elderly. Conclusion: Through the poverty alleviation relocation, the immigrants left the original familiar address and moved into an unfamiliar environment, and they had a big or small change in their living environment, economic production, social relations and immigration concept. In the process of continued socialization, from the perspective of immigrants to pay attention to and investigate their living situation, to better understand the needs of immigrants and the dilemma, thus targeted to help immigrants solve problems, practice good change of relocation for poverty alleviation, do real "move, have to live, can development, can get rich".

Medical students in their first consultation: A comparison between a simulated face-to-face and telehealth consultation to train medical consultation skills.

A simulated conversation between a physician and a family member, i.e., a medical conversation, was changed from a conventional face-to-face conversation (SS 2019) to a telehealth conversation (SS 2020) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The medical education conversation is part of the biochemistry seminar "From Genes to Proteins" which second semester human medicine students take. The objective of this study was to analyze to what extent the switch from face-to-face to telehealth conversations affected student satisfaction and motivation. In the seminar, students study biochemical as well as competency-oriented content, such as how to talk to family members. In the summer semester of 2019, students were trained how to talk to their patients' family members in a traditional conversation setting with the help of lay actors in a classroom format. In the summer semester of 2020, this conversation took place under comparable conditions, but in the form of an online telehealth conversation instead. Student satisfaction and motivation were surveyed by means of an evaluation questionnaire following the seminar in both semesters. Both conversation formats achieved a high level of satisfaction from students (school grade A-B). For some evaluation items, such as "realistic conversation simulation", the face-to-face conversation was perceived as more satisfying (Md=5.0, IQR=1.0) than the telehealth conversation (Md=5.0, IQR=2.0). In addition, the face-to-face conversation resulted in higher subjective motivation from students (Md=5.0, IQR=1.0) than that of the telehealth conversation (Md=4.0, IQR=2.0). The high student satisfaction and acceptance of both didactic concepts leads to the conclusion that the simulated telehealth conversation is an adequate substitute for the simulation of a traditional face-to-face conversation with regard to the parameters that were studied.

Feedback-based approach in teaching medical interviewing

Educational feedback is a facilitating tool in improving medical interviewing skills through simulation practices. The simulated patient (SP) programme at the University of Pécs Medical School aims to provide efficient help for educators and students alike in language for medical purposes, communication and clinical courses. The constructivist feedback methodological approach ensures that students in history taking classes learn from role-playing in simulated scenarios and the feedback offered from the simulated patient. Effective assessment includes the learners’ own reflection and the patients’ non-judgmental observation on perceived interpersonal communication skills, observed professional misconduct, students’ ability to cope in emotionally challenging situations, and suggestions for improvement. Giving feedback has to be offered regularly to enable improvement in medical communication and nurture self-confidence. Our questionnaire survey of the students who attended history taking courses involved both self-reflection and instructor feedback based on their performance during simulated scenarios. The results of the study demonstrated substantial developments in relationship-building skills and self-confidence for students in post-course clinical practice.

Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif dalam Memecahkan Masalah Teorema Pythagoras Ditinjau dari Gaya Belajar Siswa Kelas VIII SMPN 1 Taliwang Tahun Pelajaran 2021/2022

This study aims to describe students' creative thinking skills in solving problems Pythagorean Theorem in terms of the learning style of class VIII students of SMPN 1 Taliwang, with the type of the research used is descriptive research. The research instrument used is a questionnaire, creative thinking skills test and interviews. The sampling that used in this study is purposive sampling technique so that the samples were students of class VIII-5 and VIII-7 SMPN 1 Taliwang in the academic year 2021/2022 which consists of 59 students who were then given learning style questionnaire obtained two students with visual learning styles, two students with auditory learning styles and two students with kinesthetic learning styles who were then given a creative thinking ability test and Interview. The results showed that subjects with visual learning styles had the ability to creative thinking which is in the category of creative enough, by meeting the indicators of fluency and flexibility with percentage respectively 100% and 50% but have not been able to meet the indicators of novelty with percentage 8%. Subjects with auditory learning style have the ability to think creative who are in the category of quite creative, by meeting the indicators of fleksibility dan fluency with percentage respectively 75% and 79% but have not been able to meet the indicators of novelty with percentage 4%. Subjects with kinesthetic learning styles have the ability to think creatively in the less creative category, by meeting the fluency indicator with a percentage of 100%, and not yet able to meet the flexibility indicator with a percentage of 0%, and the novelty indicator with percentage of 12.5%.

Improvement of Speaking Abilities Using Sociodrama Learning Method for Islamic Studies Faculty Students

This study aims to improve speaking skills through sociodrama learning methods in students of the Faculty of Islamic Religion, University of Muhammadiyah Kendari. This classroom action research uses the Kemmis and Taggart models with two cycles. This study involved 44 students. Observation techniques, speaking skills tests, interviews, and documentation were used to collect data. The data are analyzed descriptively based on the characteristics of the data obtained. The results showed that learning speaking skills using the sociodrama method could improve the speaking skills of students of the Faculty of Islamic Religion in semester V of Muhammadiyah Kendari University. Improvement of speaking skills using the sociodrama method, namely (1) the average value of speaking skills in the first cycle of 75.4% increased by 10.2% from the pre-action value of 65, and the percentage of completion increased by 16.% from the pre-action percentage of 41% to 56.7%, (2) the average value of speaking skills in cycle II of 78.3 increased by 15.3 from the pre-action value of 65, and the percentage of completion increased by 36% from the pre-action percentage of 41% to 78%.

FROM KNOWING TO DOING: WHAT IS NEEDED TO SUPPORT PATIENTS IN CHANGING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Abstract Physical therapists often treat pain and functional limitations associated with chronic musculoskeletal conditions common in aging adults. While patient report improvement after physical therapy, these results do not translate to sustained physical activity. This is a lost opportunity to support aging adults in adopting behaviors proven to improve quality of life and reduce comorbidity burden. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 30 physical therapists to understand how they support adoption of physical activity and identify what is needed to improve uptake. Physical therapists endorse physical activity as essential in the management of MSK conditions. Eliciting motivation, addressing psychosocial needs, and empowering patients to actively engage in solutions were identified as significant challenges in the effort to change physical activity. At the clinician level, physical therapists identified the need for improved skills in motivational interviewing and person-centered communication. Improved coordination with mental health providers and community resources were identified as environmental needs.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS COACHING INTERVENTION FOR OLDER ADULTS IN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES

Abstract Many wellness programs for older adults focus on physical health or specific conditions, such as heart disease prevention or diabetes management. To supplement these efforts, there is a need for holistic wellness programming to enhance well-being in later life. We developed and piloted a novel wellness coaching program for residents of senior living communities to address this need. The theoretical framework of the program is based on a holistic, multidimensional wellness model and self-determination theory. Staff members from eight residential communities were trained on wellness coaching techniques, such as motivational interviewing, active listening, and group facilitation skills, before they led the 9-week resident wellness coaching program. A total of 79 residents, ages 71 to 97 (M = 84.3, SD = 6.5), completed the pilot program. The resident wellness coaching program included a mixture of individual and group coaching sessions. The coaching sessions provided wellness education, social support, and space to share progress on wellness goals. Participants completed surveys at three time points: pre-program, post-program, and 1-month follow-up. Residents reported high satisfaction with the overall program and its components. Repeated measures ANOVAs were conducted to examine changes in wellness over time. Comparison of pre- and post-test scores revealed significant improvements in health satisfaction, physical and psychological quality of life, purpose, loneliness, relatedness, and competence. Some of these changes, such as increases in psychological quality of life and decreases in loneliness, persisted at the one-month follow-up. These findings have implications for the development and implementation of wellness coaching programs with older adults.

Mathematical critical thinking ability based on self-concept in discovery learning model assisted by ispring suite

Students’ cognitive abilities were influenced by several affective abilities, one of them was self-concept. Critical thinking ability is an important ability in learning mathematics. The purpose of this research was to describe mathematical critical thinking skills based on self-concept in the discovery learning model assisted by iSpring Suite. This research used a qualitative method. The research subjects were grouped based on self-concept category, where each category is chosen by two students to analyze their mathematical critical thinking skills. This research collects data by using mathematical critical thinking skills tests, self-concept questionnaires, interviews, observation, and documentation. Data validity used the triangulation technique. Data analysis techniques were carried out by data collection, data reduction, data display, and verification. The results showed that students with a high self-concept category were able to fulfill every indicator at the steps of clarification, assessment, conclusion, and strategy. The medium self-concept category was able to fulfill the indicators during the clarification and assessment steps. Meanwhile, the low self-concept category only fulfills the indicators at the clarification step.

ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATEMATIS DAN SELF-EFFICACY SISWA PADA MATERI SPLDV

In general, students’ problem solving skills tend to be in a low category, this is shown by the number of students who have not been able to complete diagnostic tests given in the form of routine and non-routine problems. One of the factors that affect students’ mathematical problem-solving skills is self-efficacy. This study aims to find out students’ mathematical problem-solving and self-efficacy skills in the material of a two-variable linar equation system. The type of research used in this study is qualitative research. The research method used is a descriptive analysis method. The subjects in this study were grade VIII students of the 2020/2021 school year who were in Pakuwon Subdistrict, Garut Subdistrict, Garut Regency which numbered 6 students. The sampling technique in this study is a purposive sampling technique. The data collection techniques used are mathematical problem-solving skills tests, self-efficacy questionnaires, interviews, and field records. The data analysis techniques in this study are data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that students’ problem-solving skills were at 75% with the high category and student self-efficacy was at 68% with the good category.

ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI MATEMATIS DITINJAU DARI MOTIVASI BELAJAR MATEMATIKA PADA SISWA KELAS VIII D SMP N. 2 CAMPALAGIAN

This study is descriptively qualitative and aims to analyze the ability of mathematical communication related to the motivation to study mathematics in class VIII D of SMP Negeri2 Campalagian. Of the 29 students who completed the diagnostic test, 6 showed high levels of mathematical communication skills, 9 showed moderate mathematical communication skills, and 12 showed low levels of mathematical communication skills. rice field. It was reduced from 29 students to 6 students, with talking subjects each covering the mathematical communication skills of low, middle and high level students. In this study, mathematical communication skills tests and interviews were used to obtain the desired results. The results of this study only met 3-4 indicators of mathematical communication, but intermediate level mathematical communication skills, the ability to connect jasmani mathematical ideas, students who failed to meet everyday events. It was the ability of. Express using mathematical symbols when presenting ideas. Achieve high level communication skills, ability to explain math sentences, ideas, everyday situations, math relationships with sentences and photos: Students who meet all the indicators of math communication adjusbility.

A collaboration on teaching and assessing triadic consultation skills.

Teaching triadic consultation skills is becoming increasingly prevalent at medical schools but is included by few schools in summative assessments. We describe a collaboration between Leicester and Cambridge Medical Schools to share teaching practice and the development of an objective structure clinical examination (OSCE) station to assess these important skills. We agreed on the broad components of the process skills of a triadic consultation and wrote a framework. We used the framework to develop OSCE criteria and suitable case scenarios. The triadic consultation OSCEs were used in our summative assessments at Leicester and Cambridge. Student feedback on teaching was largely positive. The OSCEs at both institutions performed effectively provided a fair and reliable test and had good face validity. Student performance was similar in both schools. Our collaboration provided peer support and enabled the production of a framework for teaching and assessing triadic consultations that is likely to be generalisable to other medical schools. We were able to reach a consensus on what skills should be included in the teaching of triadic consultations and to co-design an OSCE station to effectively assess those skills. Collaboration between two medical schools using a constructive alignment principle allowed the efficient development of effective teaching and assessment of triadic consultations.

Perceived barriers to the process of COVID-19 control among frontline healthcare workers in South Korea: a qualitative study

ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore barriers to disease control perceived by frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) working in community settings during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea.DesignA qualitative study was conducted...

Using the theoretical domains framework to explore stakeholder perspectives of a “prescriber-ready pharmacist” to help develop the future workforce

Abstract Introduction The General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC’s) revised standards for the Initial Education and Training of Pharmacists, enable pharmacists to prescribe on registration”.1 This major reform is transforming the education and training of ‘day-one pharmacist prescribers’ allowing them to play a greater role in patient care. Aim To explore stakeholder perspectives on a “prescriber-ready pharmacist” to help inform the initial education and training of the future pharmacy workforce. Methods Structured interviews with a diverse group of stakeholders, and an interview and focus groups with pharmacy students, took place in Autumn 2021. The schedule was developed using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF).2. Participants were identified and recruited via email by the investigators, who had legitimate access to their contact details. All were held and recorded on Microsoft Teams, then transcribed and analysed using Framework Method.3 Ethical approval from LJMU, School of Pharmacy, REC (PBS/2021-22/01). Results The study included 50 participants; interviews with six patients, eight community pharmacists (two independent prescribers (IPs)), 10 hospital pharmacists (six IPs), 12 primary care pharmacists (eight IPs), two nurses (one IP), five GPs, and one second year pharmacy student; and two focus groups, with three, final-year pharmacy students. Participants felt person-centred care, communication and consultation skills were very important for ‘day-one pharmacist prescribers’. Professional knowledge and clinical skills e.g., “interpretation of diagnostic tests” [Hospital Pharmacist_04], were cited by hospital and primary care pharmacists. Conversely, professionalism were more likely to be mentioned by community pharmacists, “General knowledge about legalities of prescribing” [Community Pharmacist_07] and understanding their limitations. Many felt the pharmacy degree needed to become more clinical with additional placement opportunities, which would be challenging in terms of time constraints and staff capacity “… have to provide training for a large number of students that [they] haven't had to train in that way before” [Primary Care Pharmacist_05]. Barriers to ‘day one’ pharmacists prescribing included a lack of experience and confidence and pharmacist respondents felt it was important for them to gain the trust of other health care professionals. Barriers specifically for community pharmacy were: a perceived lack of support and commercial pressures, along with logistical barriers including lack of space, equipment, IT issues and pharmacists sitting outside of the ‘parent team’ in hospitals. Discussion/Conclusion Hospital and primary care pharmacists in the study were more likely to mention professional knowledge and skills, for example clinical and diagnostic skills. This may be explained because many were qualified independent prescribers and so have a better understanding of the knowledge and skills to perform the role. The additional challenges faced by community pharmacy presented may be because of a lack of defined roles for independent prescribers working within this setting. A limitation of the study is a lack of stakeholder representation from medics and other health care professionals in secondary care. ‘Prescriber-ready pharmacists’ require appropriate professional knowledge and skills, and provide a person-centred service within their sphere of competence. Stakeholders need assurance that these pharmacists are competent as independent prescribers at the point of registration before, through changes to the undergraduate programme, in particular placement opportunities.

Community pharmacist consultation service: survey insights into impact of learning on practice, and barriers and enablers to service implementation

Abstract Introduction Some patients attend NHS services with ‘clinically divertible’ urgent low acuity conditions. The NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) enables the referral of such patients and subsequent consultation with a community pharmacist. The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) offered a learning programme to prepare pharmacists for a more clinical and person-centred approach when delivering the CPCS. Aim To investigate the impact of the CPPE CPCS learning programme on learnt skills and their application in practice, and barriers and enablers to CPCS delivery. Methods A survey was designed to explored participants’ knowledge, confidence and application of taught skills/tools, including clinical history-taking, clinical assessment, record-keeping, Calgary-Cambridge, L(ICE)F (lifestyle, ideas, concerns, expectations, feelings) and SBARD (situation, background, assessment, recommendation, decision) communication tools. Statements on barriers and enablers to CPCS delivery were included. In November/December 2021, CPPE emailed an online survey (one reminder) to CPCS learners who had agreed to be contacted (n=2836). The University of Manchester’s Research Ethics Committee decision tool confirmed that ethics committee approval was not required for this study. Results One-hundred and fifty-nine pharmacists responded (5.6%). Sixty percent were female, all ages were represented, the most populous groups being 55-64 (33.3%) and 45-54 years (27.7%). Ethnicity was broadly representative of community pharmacists: 49.0% white, 38.9% Asian, 8.2% black, and 1.9% Arab. Sixty-eight (43%) of respondents were working in a large multiple community pharmacy, 33.3% (n=53) in an independent pharmacy, and 17.0% (n=27) in a small to medium pharmacy multiple. Knowledge of, and confidence in, taught skills were high and respondents reported applying skills in CPCS consultations and wider practice. There was strong positive correlation between the perceived levels of competence and confidence when delivering CPCS (r=0.966, p=<0.001). The level of competence (r=0.259, p=0.003) and confidence increased (r=0.264, p=0.002) with an increasing number of NHS111 referrals. With regards to specific skills learnt, the highest levels of knowledge were recorded for ‘taking a clinical history’ (86% agreement), ‘clinically assessing a patient’ (84%), ‘using L(ICE)F’ (84%), and ‘completing an accurate and concise clinical record’ (81%). Seventy-three percent of respondents agreed they knew how to use the Calgary Cambridge, whilst only 49% knew how to use SBARD. Barriers to CPCS included lack of GP referrals, staffing levels, workload, and GP attitudes. Enablers included a clear understanding of what was expected, minimal concerns over indemnity cover and privacy, and positive patient attitudes towards pharmacy. Those working in independent pharmacies were more likely than those in multiple pharmacies to report that they were receiving GP referrals (68.5% vs. 49.0%, X2=5.249, p=0.022), that they had enough staff to provide the CPCS (45.3% vs. 26.3%, X2=5.526, p=0.019), and that the local GP considers community pharmacy to be an integral part of the primary healthcare team (54.7% vs. 37.2%, X2=4.214, p=0.040). Employed pharmacists were more likely than locums to report that they had a good relationship with their local general practice (57.5% vs. 37.5%, X2=5.436, p=0.020). Discussion/Conclusion This study demonstrates that CPPE learning contributed to community pharmacists’ extended knowledge and skills in CPCS delivery, which contributes to enhanced provision of urgent care in England. This study identified barriers, both interpersonal and infrastructural, that may hinder service implementation.

A vignette study of novices' interviewing skills of asylum seekers

AbstractThe aim of the current research was to replicate Van Veldhuizen, Horselenberg, Landstrom, et al.’s (2017) vignette study among novice Estonian police cadets to map their interviewing skills. Sixty‐one police cadets from the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences were asked to respond to one of four vignettes that contained fictitious asylum narratives. Two of the vignettes contained no evidence for the origin of the asylum seeker, and the other two contained no evidence for the claim of persecution. The cadets were asked to formulate five questions that would help them to assess the credibility of the applicant's claim. We coded the style, type, and content of the questions. Our analyses showed that, in line with best practice, the cadets mainly formulated open questions in an information‐gathering style. A thematic analysis revealed that when a claim about origin was assessed, cadets typically formulated questions about life in the country of origin, identity documents, and the flight to Europe. When assessing a persecution claim, in contrast, they mostly formulated case‐specific questions.

Implementing pathways to anesthesiology: Promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and success.

Implementing pathways to anesthesiology: Promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and success.

Reliability and validity testing of the medicines related - consultation assessment tool for assessing pharmacists’ consultations

BackgroundDemonstrating a person-centred approach in a consultation is a key component of delivering high-quality healthcare. To support development of such an approach requires training underpinned by valid assessment tools. Given the lack of a suitable pharmacy-specific tool, a new global consultation skills assessment tool: the medicines related-consultation assessment tool (MR-CAT) was designed and tested.AimThis study aimed to test the validity and reliability of the MR-CAT using psychometric methods.MethodPsychometric testing involved analysis of participants’ (n = 13) assessment of fifteen pre-recorded simulated consultations using the MR-CAT. Analysis included discriminant validity testing, intrarater and interrater reliability testing for each of the five sections of the MR-CAT and for the overall global assessment of the consultation. Analysis also included internal consistency testing for the whole tool.ResultsInternal consistency for the overall global assessment of the consultation was good (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.97). The MR-CAT discriminated well for the overall global assessment of the consultation (p < 0.001). Moderate to high intrarater reliability was observed for the overall global assessment of the consultation and for all five sections of the MR-CAT (rho = 0.64–0.84) in the test–retest analysis. Moderate to good interrater reliability (Kendall’s W = 0.68–0.90) was observed for the overall global assessment of the consultation and for all five sections of the MR-CAT.ConclusionThe MR-CAT is a valid and reliable tool for assessing person-centred pharmacist’s consultations. Moreover, its unique design means that the MR-CAT can be used in both formative and summative assessment.