Table 1 Item-scale correlations, inter-rater reliabilities (IRR) measured using intraclass correlation (ICC), % of lowest and highest values to indicate floor and ceiling effects, and p values of the Kruskal–Wallis test
Item | Cronbach’s alpha | Item-scale correlation | IRR (ICC) | Floor (%) | Ceiling (%) | Kruskal–Wallis test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. The team leader let the team know what was expected of them through direction and command | 0.79 | 0.77 | 0.88 | 15.4 | 17.9 | 0.048* |
2. The team leader maintained a global perspective Prompts: monitoring clinical procedures and the environment? Remaining ‘hands off’ as applicable? Appropriate delegation | 0.86 | 0.83 | 0.67 | 2.6 | 41.0 | 0.035* |
3. The team communicated effectively Prompts: verbal, non-verbal and written forms of communication? | 0.87 | 0.89 | 0.77 | 3.8 | 15.4 | 0.017* |
4. The team worked together to complete the tasks in a timely manner | 0.87 | 0.86 | 0.59 | 1.3 | 33.3 | 0.037* |
5. The team acted with composure and control Prompts: applicable emotions? Conflict management issues? | 0.84 | 0.76 | 0.62 | 0.0 | 70.5 | 0.089 |
6. The team morale was positive Prompts: appropriate support, confidence, spirit, optimism, determination? | 0.86 | 0.83 | 0.69 | 1.3 | 55.1 | 0.088 |
7. The team adapted to changing situations Prompts: adaptation within the roles of their profession? Situation changes: patient deterioration? Team changes? | 0.80 | 0.70 | 0.76 | 2.4 | 22.0 | 0.349 |
8. The team monitored and reassessed the situation | 0.85 | 0.83 | 0.52 | 3.9 | 29.9 | 0.284 |
9. The team anticipated potential actions Prompts: preparation of defibrillator, drugs, airway equipment? | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.52 | 6.5 | 31.2 | 0.081 |
10. The team prioritised tasks | 0.81 | 0.80 | 0.60 | 7.7 | 28.2 | 0.018* |
11. The team followed approved standards and guidelines Prompt: some deviation may be appropriate? | 0.93 | 0.89 | 0.60 | 6.5 | 31.2 | 0.022* |
12. On a scale of 1–10 give your global rating of the team’s performance | 0.94 | – | 0.83 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 0.012* |