Table 2 Reliability and validity of the ASK-SEAT assessment scale

S-1 Taking the medical history

.527

.964

.449

–

.301

S-2 Conducting the physical examination

.616

.963

.602

–

–

S-3 Applying basic operational skills

.706

.963

.832

–

–

S-4 Presenting clinical cases verbally

.776

.962

.800

–

–

S-5 Formulating the treatment plan

.776

.962

.850

–

–

S-6 Ensuring patient safety

.778

.962

.700

–

.340

S-7 Managing chronic illnesses

.798

.962

.748

.302

–

S-8 Participating in education & promotion of health

.725

.962

.564

–

.427

S-9 Conducting emergency rescue

.777

.962

.785

–

–

S-10 Selecting lab tests & medical examinations

.813

.961

.774

.324

–

K-1 Understanding the healthcare system

.775

.962

.642

.464

–

K-2 Retrieving, organizing, & analyzing medical information

.727

.962

.364

.734

–

K-3 Applying the English language to knowledge acquisition, professional exchange & clinical practice

.567

.964

–

.781

–

K-4 Acquiring & applying basic biomedical knowledge

.711

.962

.387

.701

–

K-5 Acquiring & applying knowledge of social science

.767

.962

.445

.615

.314

K-6 Acquiring & applying clinical knowledge

.845

.961

.646

.469

.336

K-7 Updating knowledge and skills

.718

.962

–

.639

.459

K-8 Applying critical thinking

.730

.962

–

.664

.484

K-9 Conducting scientific research & innovating

.717

.962

.311

.737

–

A-1 Controlling patient’s medical expenses

.703

.963

.543

.402

–

A-2 Maintaining psychological health

.655

.963

–

–

.719

A-3 Communicating & cooperating with clients

.744

.962

.406

–

.727

A-4 Protecting patient confidentiality

.578

.964

–

–

.821

A-5 Teamwork

.601

.963

–

–

.787