Determining Content Validity and Reporting a Content Validity Index for Simulation Scenarios

AIM This article aims to assist educators and researchers in determining content validity (CV) and reporting a content validity index (CVI) for simulation scenarios. BACKGROUND Educators and researchers involved in health care curricula may not recognize the need to validate and/or do not know how to validate a simulation scenario. METHOD Two methods based on previous research that can be used to determine CV and report a CVI are discussed (Lynn and Lawshe). RESULTS Simulation scenarios need to be written so experts can fully understand the entirety of content and accurately assess whether items are relevant. Information for a CV template for experts is provided. CONCLUSION Determining item CV and reporting an overall CVI are important elements necessary to simulation scenarios, especially when the scenario is used in a high-stakes assessment or research.