Table 1 Objective rating scale

Preparation

Did not organize, has to stop procedure frequently to prepare equipment

Equipment generally organized

All equipment neatly prepared and ready for use

1

2

3

4

5

Time and motion

Many unnecessary movements

Efficient time and motion

Clear economy of movement and maximum efficiency

1

2

3

4

5

Instrument handling

Repeatedly makes tentative or awkward moves with instruments

Competent use of instruments, occasionally appeared stiff and awkward

Fluid moves with instruments and no awkwardness

1

2

3

4

5

Flow of procedure

Frequently stopped procedure and seemed unsure of next moves

Demonstrated some forward planning with reasonable progression of procedure

Obviously planned course of procedure with effortless flow from one move to the next

1

2

3

4

5

Knowledge of procedure

Deficient knowledge

Knew all important steps

Demonstrated familiarity with all aspects of the procedure

1

2

3

4

5

Overall performance

Very poor

Competent

Clearly superior