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SJEMed. 2021; 2(1): 12-17

Development and validation of a new method for evaluating the log-roll technique in trauma patients

Authors: Sarah A. Basindwah, Banan F. Alhazmi, Albraa F. Shodari, Majdah A. Almaghrabi, Salah M. Fallatah.

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Abstract

Background: Secondary spinal injury induced in trauma patients during transfer is of major concern. The logroll technique is used to transfer immobilize patients in many trauma centers. Healthcare trainees require a reliable objective tool for ensuring high competency and safety when handling trauma patients. This study aimed to develop and validate a novel method for assessing and evaluating the log-roll technique. Methods: This experimental validation study was conducted at the clinical skill lab of the Faculty of Medicine of Umm Al-Qura University from March 2018 to July 2019. A log-roll technique assessment sheet was developed using revised input from 20 content experts, current guidelines, and relevant literature. Simulated trials were filmed and reviewed by 10 content experts using the index and reference tests. Content validity, concurrent validity, internal consistency, and reliability were tested against the modified Global Rating Scale (GRS). Results: The current sheet was valid, reliable, and internally consistent compared to the GRS. The concurrent validity coefficient between the two scales was 0.75 (p < 0.01), internal consistency coefficients were >0.64 (p < 0.01), and reliability coefficient was >0.75 (p < 0.01). Conclusion: The log-roll technique assessment sheet is a valid and reliable tool for testing trainee competency at performing the log-roll technique. This tool might be helpful for training healthcare professionals to handle trauma patients.

Keywords:   Assessment tool, log-roll technique, spine trauma, trauma training


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Development and validation of a new method for evaluating the log-roll technique in trauma patients


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Sarah A Basindwah
College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Banan F Alhazmi
College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Albraa F Shodari
College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Majdah A Almaghrabi
College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Salah M Fallatah
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Correspondence to:
. Salah M. Fallatah, Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Faculty of Medicine Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.; smfallatah@uqu.edu.sa

Publication history
Received 20 Sep 2020
Revised 17 Oct 2020
Accepted 31 Dec 2020
Published online 09 Jan 2021
Published in print 21 Jan 2021

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Pubmed Style

Basindwah SA, Alhazmi BF, Shodari AF, Almaghrabi MA, Fallatah SM. Development and validation of a new method for evaluating the log-roll technique in trauma patients. SJEMed. 2021; 2(1): 12-17. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1600578121


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Basindwah SA, Alhazmi BF, Shodari AF, Almaghrabi MA, Fallatah SM. Development and validation of a new method for evaluating the log-roll technique in trauma patients. https://www.sjemed.com/?mno=136465 [Access: June 06, 2023]. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1600578121


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Basindwah SA, Alhazmi BF, Shodari AF, Almaghrabi MA, Fallatah SM. Development and validation of a new method for evaluating the log-roll technique in trauma patients. SJEMed. 2021; 2(1): 12-17. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1600578121


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Basindwah SA, Alhazmi BF, Shodari AF, Almaghrabi MA, Fallatah SM. Development and validation of a new method for evaluating the log-roll technique in trauma patients. SJEMed. (2021), [cited June 06, 2023]; 2(1): 12-17. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1600578121


Harvard Style

Basindwah, S. A., Alhazmi, . B. F., Shodari, . A. F., Almaghrabi, . M. A. & Fallatah, . S. M. (2021) Development and validation of a new method for evaluating the log-roll technique in trauma patients. SJEMed, 2 (1), 12-17. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1600578121


Turabian Style

Basindwah, Sarah A., Banan F. Alhazmi, Albraa F. Shodari, Majdah A. Almaghrabi, and Salah M. Fallatah. 2021. Development and validation of a new method for evaluating the log-roll technique in trauma patients. Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2 (1), 12-17. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1600578121


Chicago Style

Basindwah, Sarah A., Banan F. Alhazmi, Albraa F. Shodari, Majdah A. Almaghrabi, and Salah M. Fallatah. "Development and validation of a new method for evaluating the log-roll technique in trauma patients." Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine 2 (2021), 12-17. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1600578121


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Basindwah, Sarah A., Banan F. Alhazmi, Albraa F. Shodari, Majdah A. Almaghrabi, and Salah M. Fallatah. "Development and validation of a new method for evaluating the log-roll technique in trauma patients." Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine 2.1 (2021), 12-17. Print. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1600578121


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Basindwah, S. A., Alhazmi, . B. F., Shodari, . A. F., Almaghrabi, . M. A. & Fallatah, . S. M. (2021) Development and validation of a new method for evaluating the log-roll technique in trauma patients. Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2 (1), 12-17. doi:10.24911/SJEMed/72-1600578121


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