Development of professional competences in predictive laryngoscopic evaluation from the preoperative anesthesia consultation

Abstract

This article addresses training gaps in the integration of clinical predictors for predictive laryngoscopic assessment during the preoperative anesthesia consultation. The objective is to propose a competency-based training strategy. A quantitative quasi-experimental pretest–posttest study was conducted. Three instruments were applied: a knowledge test, a consultation performance checklist (0–5), and an OSCE (0–12), with formative feedback. A shift toward high levels of competence was observed (75% on the posttest). The strategy strengthened observable professional performance and the consistency of anticipatory decision-making in airway assessment.