Development and Validation of PICAT - PRP Injectable Competency Assessment Tool for Androgenic Alopecia for Dermatology Residents

December 2024 in “ eCommons - AKU (Aga Khan University) ”

Khan, Faria

Platelet Rich Plasma PRP androgenic alopecia dermatology PICAT hair loss

TLDR PICAT is a reliable tool for assessing dermatology residents' skills in PRP procedures for hair loss.

The study aimed to validate the Platelet Rich Plasma Injectable Competency Assessment Tool (PICAT) for dermatology residents performing PRP procedures for androgenic alopecia at PNS Shifa military hospital in Karachi. Conducted from April to September 2024, the study involved 30 residents and used a 19-item tool assessed by two different faculty members. The PICAT demonstrated strong validity and reliability, with a Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.94 for internal consistency and an inter-rater reliability ICC above 0.78. The content validity index for all items was 0.9 or higher, indicating that PICAT is a reliable tool for assessing competency in PRP procedures.

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