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Nassour I, Spalding MC, Hynan LS, Gardner AK, Williams BH. The surgeon-performed ultrasound: a curriculum to improve residents' basic ultrasound knowledge. J Surg Res 2017; 213:51-59. [PMID: 28601332 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2017.02.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2016] [Revised: 01/24/2017] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite the development of ultrasound courses by the American College of Surgeons two decades ago, many residencies lack formal ultrasound training. The aim of this study was to assess the previous ultrasound experience of residents and the efficacy of a new ultrasound curriculum by comparing pre- and post-course tests. METHODS A pre-course survey and test were sent to all residents at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Pre-interns and junior residents received a didactic lecture on ultrasound basics and the extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma and were given hands-on practice. Finally, a post-course test and survey were sent to the pre-interns and junior residents. RESULTS Only 11.3% of the residents reported having previous exposure to a formal ultrasound curriculum, and only 12.7% were taught by faculty. On the pre-course test, there was no difference in performance among senior residents, junior residents, and pre-interns (P = 0.114). After taking the course, the pre-interns improved their performance, and their average increased from 44.3% (standard deviation = 12.4%) to 66.1% (standard deviation = 12.2%; P < 0.001). The junior residents also had an improvement in their performance on the test after the course (P < 0.001). Junior residents performed better than pre-interns on the post-course test (P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The knowledge of surgical residents in ultrasound basics and extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma can be improved with the establishment of an ultrasound curriculum. We believe that such an educational endeavor should be encouraged by all surgical residencies.
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- Ibrahim Nassour
- Division of Burn/Trauma/Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas; Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
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- Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio; Department of Surgery, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas; Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Burn/Trauma/Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas; Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Orthopedic trauma surgery is a critical component of resident education. Surgical case logs obtained from the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Students from 2009 to 2013 for orthopedic surgery residents were examined for variability between the 90th and 10th percentiles in regards to the volume of cases performed. There was an upward trend in the mean number of cases performed by senior residents from 484.4 in 2009 to 534.5 in 2013, representing a 10.3% increase. There was a statistically significant increase in the number of cases performed for humerus/elbow, forearm/wrist, and pelvis/hip during this period (P<0.05). Although the difference between the 10th and 90th percentile case volumes narrowed over the study period, the difference between these groups remained significant in 2013 (P=0.02). In 2013, all categories of trauma cases had a greater than 2.2-fold difference between the 10th and 90th percentile of residents for numbers of trauma cases performed. Although case volume is not the sole determinant of residency education and competency, evidence suggests that case volume plays a crucial role in surgeon confidence and efficiency in performing surgery. Further studies are needed to better understand the effect of this variability seen among residents performing orthopedic trauma surgery.
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- Travis D Blood
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University , Providence, RI
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University , Providence, RI
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Trauma Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University , Providence, RI
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Spine Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University , Providence, RI, USA
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Rindos NB, Wroble-Biglan M, Ecker A, Lee TT, Donnellan NM. Impact of Video Coaching on Gynecologic Resident Laparoscopic Suturing: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2017; 24:426-431. [PMID: 28063907 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2016.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2016] [Revised: 12/22/2016] [Accepted: 12/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To determine if the addition of video coaching to an obstetrics and gynecology resident laparoscopic simulation curriculum improves acquisition of suturing skills. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial (Canadian Task Force classification I). SETTING Academic teaching hospital with a residency program in obstetrics and gynecology. PATIENTS Twenty obstetrics and gynecology residents undergoing a 4-week laparoscopic simulation curriculum were video recorded weekly performing a suturing task on a validated vaginal cuff model. INTERVENTIONS Residents were randomized to standard simulation curriculum or standard curriculum plus weekly video coaching by an expert laparoscopic surgeon. Primary outcome measure was comparison of weekly Global Operative Assessment of Laparoscopic Skills plus Vaginal Cuff Metrics (GOALS+) scores of the suturing task. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Baseline GOALS+ scores did not differ across training groups (p = .406), although "senior" (postgraduate years 3 and 4) residents initially had significantly higher GOALS+ scores than "junior" (postgraduate years 1 and 2) residents (p < .001). GOALS+ scores significantly improved from week 1 to week 2 in the intervention group compared with the control group (p < .05). Junior coached residents had significantly higher GOALS+ scores at week 2 (mean, 28.06; standard deviation, 3.10) compared with the junior control residents (mean, 20.75; standard deviation, 6.38; p < .04). Over the 4-week period all residents showed significant improvement (p = .005), with novice residents improving more than experienced residents (p = .001). The junior coached residents exhibited a significant difference between weeks 1 and 2 when compared with the junior residents undergoing the standard curriculum. CONCLUSION Video coaching during laparoscopic simulation training has the greatest impact early in junior learners' skill acquisition, thus providing another tool for simulation training curricula.
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- Noah B Rindos
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Keisling BL, Bishop EA, Kube DA, Roth JM, Palmer FB. Long-term pediatrician outcomes of a parent led curriculum in developmental disabilities. Res Dev Disabil 2017; 60:16-23. [PMID: 27875781 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2016.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2016] [Revised: 11/08/2016] [Accepted: 11/11/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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UNLABELLED Previous research has demonstrated high satisfaction and perceived relevance of Project DOCC (Delivery of Chronic Care), a parent led curriculum in developmental disabilities, across a sample of medical residents. AIMS The influence of such a training program on the clinical practices and professional activities of these residents once they are established in their careers as physicians, however, has not been studied; this was the aim of the present study. METHODS An anonymous follow-up survey was designed and disseminated to physicians who participated in Project DOCC during their one-month developmental disabilities rotation as part of their pediatrics or medicine/pediatric residency between 2002 and 2010. Fifty-eight physicians completed the survey. RESULTS The findings suggest that participation in a parent led curriculum during medical residency had a lasting impact on physicians' relationships with families. Specifically, a majority of the physicians espoused a family-centered approach to care, a sensitivity to the interactional effect that caring for a Child with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) has on family members, the need for physicians to have a prominent role in community resource coordination, and the importance of an integrated approach to health care provision. CONCLUSIONS Use of a parent led curriculum as a means to increase the provision of family-centered care by physicians is supported.
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- Bruce L Keisling
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities, TN, United States.
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities, TN, United States
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities, TN, United States
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities, TN, United States
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities, TN, United States
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Huguelet PS, Browner-Elhanan KJ, Fleming N, Karjane NW, Loveless M, Sheeder J, Talib HJ, Wheeler C, Kaul P. Does the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Short Curriculum Increase Resident Knowledge in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology? J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2016; 29:623-627. [PMID: 27216709 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2016.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2016] [Revised: 04/18/2016] [Accepted: 05/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To determine if the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) Short Curriculum improves self-reported knowledge in pediatric and adolescent gynecology (PAG) among obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) residents, at programs without PAG-trained faculty. DESIGN Prospective, cross-sectional exposure to the NASPAG short curriculum with a follow-up questionnaire. SETTING Ob/Gyn residency training programs without PAG faculty. PARTICIPANTS Ob/Gyn residents in training from February 2015 to June 2015. INTERVENTIONS Exposure to the NASPAG Short Curriculum. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Improvement in self-perceived knowledge after completion of curriculum. RESULTS Two hundred twenty-seven residents met inclusion criteria; 34 completed the study (15% response). Less than 50% of residents reported adequate knowledge in the areas of prepubertal vaginal bleeding, vulvovaginitis, precocious and delayed puberty, Home environment, Education and Employment, Eating, peer-related Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, Suicide/depression, Safety from injury and violence (HEEADSSS) interview, pelvic pain, and bleeding management in teens with developmental delay. After completion of the curriculum, self-reported knowledge improved in 8 of 10 learning objectives, with no significant improvement in bleeding disorders or Müllerian anomalies. There was no association between pretest knowledge and level of residency training, type of residency program, previous exposure to PAG lectures, and previous exposure to patients with PAG complaints. CONCLUSION Significant deficiencies exist regarding self-reported knowledge of core PAG topics among Ob/Gyn residents at programs without PAG-trained faculty. Use of the NASPAG Short Curriculum by residents without access to PAG-trained faculty resulted in improved self-reported knowledge in PAG.
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- P S Huguelet
- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Children's Hospital Colorado, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado.
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital, Memorial University Medical Center, Savannah, Georgia
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- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Kosair Children's Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, The Bronx, New York City, New York
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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Liauw J, Dineley B, Gerster K, Hill N, Costescu D. Abortion training in Canadian obstetrics and gynecology residency programs. Contraception 2016; 94:478-482. [PMID: 27452315 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2016.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2016] [Revised: 07/12/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the current state of abortion training in Canadian Obstetrics and Gynecology residency programs. STUDY DESIGN Surveys were distributed to all Canadian Obstetrics and Gynecology residents and program directors. Data were collected on inclusion of abortion training in the curriculum, structure of the training and expected competency of residents in various abortion procedures. RESULTS We distributed and collected surveys between November 2014 and May 2015. In total, 301 residents and 15 program directors responded, giving response rates of 55% and 94%, respectively. Based on responses by program directors, half of the programs had "opt-in" abortion training, and half of the programs had "opt-out" abortion training. Upon completion of residency, 66% of residents expected to be competent in providing first-trimester surgical abortion in an ambulatory setting, and 35% expected to be competent in second-trimester surgical abortion. Overall, 15% of residents reported that they were not aware of or did not have access to abortion training within their program, and 69% desired more abortion training during residency. CONCLUSION Abortion training in Canadian Obstetrics and Gynecology residency programs is inconsistent, and residents desire more training in abortion. This suggests an ongoing unmet need for training in this area. Policies mandating standardized abortion training in obstetrics and gynecology residency programs are necessary to improve delivery of family planning services to Canadian women. IMPLICATIONS Abortion training in Canadian Obstetrics and Gynecology residency programs is inconsistent, does not meet resident demand and is unlikely to fulfill the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada objectives of training in the specialty.
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- J Liauw
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4K1
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4K1.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4K1
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4K1
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4K1
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Perone JA, Fankhauser GT, Adhikari D, Mehta HB, Woods MB, Tyler DS, Brown KM. It depends on your perspective: Resident satisfaction with operative experience. Am J Surg 2016; 213:253-259. [PMID: 27776758 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.09.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2016] [Revised: 08/08/2016] [Accepted: 09/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Resident satisfaction is a key performance metric for surgery programs; we studied factors influencing resident satisfaction in operative cases, and the concordance of faculty and resident perceptions on these factors. METHODS Resident and faculty were separately queried on satisfaction immediately following operative cases. Statistical significance of the associations between resident and faculty satisfaction and case-related factors were tested by Chi-square or Fisher's exact test. RESULTS Residents and faculty were very satisfied in 56/87 (64%) and 36/87 (41%) of cases respectively. Resident satisfaction was associated with their perceived role as surgeon (p < 0.04), performing >50% of the case (p < 0.01), autonomy (p < 0.03), and PGY year 4-5(p < 0.02). Faculty taking over the case was associated with both resident and faculty dissatisfaction. Faculty satisfaction was associated with resident preparation (p < 0.01), faculty perception of resident autonomy (p < 0.01), and faculty familiarity with resident's skills (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Resident and faculty satisfaction are associated with the resident's competent performance of the case, suggesting interventions to optimize resident preparation for a case or faculty's ability to facilitate resident autonomy will improve satisfaction with OR experience.
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- Jennifer A Perone
- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
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Charles R, Hood B, Derosier JM, Gosbee JW, Li Y, Caird MS, Biermann JS, Hake ME. How to perform a root cause analysis for workup and future prevention of medical errors: a review. Patient Saf Surg 2016; 10:20. [PMID: 27688807 PMCID: PMC5031337 DOI: 10.1186/s13037-016-0107-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2016] [Accepted: 08/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Providing quality patient care is a basic tenant of medical and surgical practice. Multiple orthopaedic programs, including The Patient Safety Committee of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), have been implemented to measure quality of surgical care, as well as reduce the incidence of medical errors. Structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) has become a recent area of interest and, if performed thoroughly, has been shown to reduce surgical errors across many subspecialties. There is a paucity of literature on how the process of a RCA can be effectively implemented. The current review was designed to provide a structured approach on how to conduct a formal root cause analysis. Utilization of this methodology may be effective in the prevention of medical errors.
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- Ryan Charles
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 2912 Taubman Center, SPC 5328, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 2912 Taubman Center, SPC 5328, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
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- Center for Healthcare Engineering & Patient Safety, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA ; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 2912 Taubman Center, SPC 5328, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 2912 Taubman Center, SPC 5328, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 2912 Taubman Center, SPC 5328, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 2912 Taubman Center, SPC 5328, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
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Min AA, Spear-Ellinwood K, Berman M, Nisson P, Rhodes SM. Social worker assessment of bad news delivery by emergency medicine residents: a novel direct-observation milestone assessment. Intern Emerg Med 2016; 11:843-52. [PMID: 26892405 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-016-1405-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2015] [Accepted: 02/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The skill of delivering bad news is difficult to teach and evaluate. Residents may practice in simulated settings; however, this may not translate to confidence or competence during real experiences. We investigated the acceptability and feasibility of social workers as evaluators of residents' delivery of bad news during patient encounters, and assessed the attitudes of both groups regarding this process. From August 2013 to June 2014, emergency medicine residents completed self-assessments after delivering bad news. Social workers completed evaluations after observing these conversations. The Assessment tools were designed by modifying the global Breaking Bad News Assessment Scale. Residents and social workers completed post-study surveys. 37 evaluations were received, 20 completed by social workers and 17 resident self-evaluations. Social workers reported discussing plans with residents prior to conversations 90 % of the time (18/20, 95 % CI 64.5, 97.8). Social workers who had previously observed the resident delivering bad news reported that the resident was more skilled on subsequent encounters 90 % of the time (95 % CI 42.2, 99). Both social workers and residents felt that prior training or experience was important. First-year residents valued advice from social workers less than advice from attending physicians, whereas more experienced residents perceived advice from social workers to be equivalent with that of attending physicians (40 versus 2.9 %, p = 0.002). Social worker assessment of residents' abilities to deliver bad news is feasible and acceptable to both groups. This formalized self-assessment and evaluation process highlights the importance of social workers' involvement in delivery of bad news, and the teaching of this skill. This method may also be used as direct-observation for resident milestone assessment.
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- Alice Ann Min
- Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, The University of Arizona, P.O. Box 245057, Tucson, AZ, 85724-5057, USA.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Faculty Instructional Development, Office of Medical Student Education, College of Medicine, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Clinical Resource Management, University of Arizona Medical Center, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, The University of Arizona, P.O. Box 245057, Tucson, AZ, 85724-5057, USA
- Division of Geriatrics, General Medicine, and Palliative Medicine, College of Medicine, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Arizona Center on Aging, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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Chen CB, Palazzo F, Doane SM, Winter JM, Lavu H, Chojnacki KA, Rosato EL, Yeo CJ, Pucci MJ. Increasing resident utilization and recognition of the critical view of safety during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a pilot study from an academic medical center. Surg Endosc. 2017;31:1627-1635. [PMID: 27495348 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5150-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2016] [Accepted: 07/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a commonly performed surgical procedure; however, it is associated with an increased rate of bile duct injury (BDI) when compared to the open approach. The critical view of safety (CVS) provides a secure method of ductal identification to help avoid BDI. CVS is not universally utilized by practicing surgeons and/or taught to surgical residents. We aimed to pilot a safe cholecystectomy curriculum to demonstrate that educational interventions could improve resident adherence to and recognition of the CVS during LC. METHODS Forty-three general surgery residents at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital were prospectively studied. Fifty-one consecutive LC cases were recorded during the pre-intervention period, while the residents were blinded to the outcome measured (CVS score). As an intervention, a comprehensive lecture on safe cholecystectomy was given to all residents. Fifty consecutive LC cases were recorded post-intervention, while the residents were empowered to "time-out" and document the CVS with a doublet photograph. Two independent surgeons scored the videos and photographs using a 6-point scale. Residents were surveyed pre- and post-intervention to determine objective knowledge and self-reported comfort using a 5-point Likert scale. RESULTS In the 18-week study period, 101 consecutive LCs were adequately captured and included (51 pre-intervention, 50 post-intervention). Patient demographics and clinical data were similar. The mean CVS score improved from 2.3 to 4.3 (p < 0.001). The number of videos with CVS score >4 increased from 15.7 to 52 % (p < 0.001). There was strong inter-observer agreement between reviewers. The pre- and post-intervention questionnaire response rates were 90.7 and 83.7 %, respectively. A greater number of residents correctly identified all criteria of the CVS post-intervention (41-93 %, p < 0.001) and offered appropriate bailout techniques (77-94 %, p < 0.001). Residents strongly agreed that the CVS education should be included in general surgery residency curriculum (mean Likert score = 4.71, SD = 0.54). Residents also agreed that they are more comfortable with their LC skills after the intervention (4.27, σ = 0.83). CONCLUSION The combination of focused education along with intraoperative time-out significantly improved CVS scores and knowledge during LC in our institution.
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Darras KE, Worthington A, Russell D, Hou DJ, Forster BB, Hague CJ, Mar C, Chang SD. Implementation of a Longitudinal Introduction to Radiology Course During Internship Year Improves Diagnostic Radiology Residents' Academic and Clinical Skills: A Canadian Experience. Acad Radiol 2016; 23:848-60. [PMID: 27178649 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2016.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2015] [Revised: 03/14/2016] [Accepted: 03/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES In order to ease the transition from internship to diagnostic radiology residency, a year-long didactic introduction to radiology course was offered to post-graduate year one (PGY-1) diagnostic radiology residents during their internship, which consisted of 27 hours of lecture over 9 months. The purpose of this study was to determine the quantitative and qualitative educational value of this course and its effect with respect to on-call preparedness. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two consecutive cohorts of Diagnostic Radiology residents were included: the first cohort (PGY-1s in 2011-2012) did not participate in the new course (Old Curriculum Residents) and the second cohort (PGY-1s in 2012-2013) completed the new course (New Curriculum Residents). These two cohorts were compared both qualitatively and quantitatively. Scores were compared from the standardized Canadian National Pre-Call Observed Standardized Clinical Examination and American College of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology In-Training examination, which are taken in the PGY-2 year, at months 5 and 7, respectively. In addition, staff observation of on-call resident performance and resident self-reported preparedness were considered. Cohorts were compared using Mann-Whitney U test with significance defined as P value <0.05. P values from 0.05 to 0.10 were noted as possibly significant and further analyzed using a Cohen d test where the difference was determined to be small (0.2), medium (0.5), or large (0.8). RESULTS New Curriculum Residents reported that the content of the PGY1 curriculum was more appropriate than the old curriculum to prepare them for call in PGY2 (P = 0.013). New Curriculum Residents scored better than the Old Curriculum Residents on the Diagnostic Radiology In-Training examination (P = 0.039) and on the emergency cases of the Canadian National Pre-Call Observed Standardized Clinical Examination (P = 0.035). Staff radiologists, who were not blinded, reported that the New Curriculum Residents were better prepared for daytime (P = 0.006) and overnight (P = 0.008) independent call were better prepared to perform common ultrasound examinations alone (P = 0.049), and required less guidance while on call for nine competency areas. There was, however, no statistical difference between the residents' self-reported preparedness for independent call. CONCLUSIONS Participation in a lecture-based introductory radiology curriculum during the PGY-1 internship year improved both radiology residents' preparedness for call and their performance in PGY-2.
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Fargen KM, Spiotta AM, Turner RD, Patel S. The Importance of Exercise in the Well-Rounded Physician: Dialogue for the Inclusion of a Physical Fitness Program in Neurosurgery Resident Training. World Neurosurg 2016; 90:380-4. [PMID: 27001240 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2016] [Revised: 03/09/2016] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Exercise, diet, and personal fitness programs are essentially lacking in modern graduate medical education. In the context of long hours and alternating shift and sleep cycles, the lack of exercise and poor dietary choices may have negative consequences on physician physical and mental health. This opinion piece aims to generate important dialogue regarding the scope of the problem, the literature supporting the health benefits of exercise, potential solutions to enhancing diet and exercise among resident trainees, and possible pitfalls to the adoption of exercise programs within graduate medical education.
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Residency training programs requirements state, "Residents should participate in scholarly activity." However, there is little consensus regarding how best to achieve these requirements. The objective of this study is to implement a resident research program that emphasizes resident participation in quantitative or qualitative empirical work. A three-step program "Think, Do, Write" roughly follows the 3 years of the residency. During the first phase, the resident chooses a topic, formulates a hypothesis, and completes standard research certifications. Phase 2 involves obtaining Institutional Review Board approval, and conducting the study. The final phase entails analyzing and interpreting the data, and writing an abstract to present during an annual research day. Residents are encouraged to submit their projects for presentation at scientific conferences and for publication. Multiple departmental resources are available, including a Resident Research Fund, and full support of the faculty. Prior to the new program, most scholarly activity consisted of case reports, book chapters, review articles, or other miscellaneous projects; only 27 % represented empirical studies. Starting in 2012, the new program was fully implemented, resulting in notable growth in original empirical works among residents. Currently there is almost 100 % participation in studies, and numerous residents have presented at national conferences, and have peer-reviewed publications. With a comprehensive and supported program in place, emergency medicine residents proved capable of conducting high-quality empirical research within their relatively limited time. Overall, residents developed valuable skills in research design and statistical analysis, and greatly increased their productivity as academic and clinical researchers.
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- Romy Nocera
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine, 245 N 15th St., MS 1011, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine, 245 N 15th St., MS 1011, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, USA.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine, 245 N 15th St., MS 1011, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, USA
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Newman M, Ravindranath D, Figueroa S, Jibson MD. Perceptions of Supervision in an Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic. Acad Psychiatry 2016; 40:153-156. [PMID: 25085500 DOI: 10.1007/s40596-014-0191-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2014] [Accepted: 06/18/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES There is little guidance regarding best practices in supervision of psychiatric residents. As a result, expectations for both supervisors and trainees are often unclear. This study explored the experiences of trainees and supervisors in outpatient supervision, in order to identify areas for potential improvement. METHODS The authors conducted focus groups of residents and faculty members. The sessions were transcribed and analyzed via established methods of qualitative data analysis. RESULTS A number of themes emerged. In general, residents desire an explicit structure to supervisory sessions, with more specific and concrete instruction. Attendings prefer to let residents lead discussion in supervision and focus on interpersonal aspects, such as the mentor-mentee relationship. Findings were situated within an established model of skill acquisition, the five-stage progression described by Dreyfus and Dreyfus. CONCLUSIONS The differing experiences of trainees and supervisors reflect their respective stages of skill development as ambulatory psychiatrists. Potential interventions to improve the educational value of supervision include explicit agenda-setting at the beginning of supervision, regular bidirectional feedback, and more frequent opportunities for residents to observe attending interviews with patients.
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- University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Stienen MN, Netuka D, Demetriades AK, Ringel F, Gautschi OP, Gempt J, Kuhlen D, Schaller K. Working time of neurosurgical residents in Europe--results of a multinational survey. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2016; 158:17-25. [PMID: 26566781 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-015-2633-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2015] [Accepted: 11/02/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The introduction of the European Working Time directive 2003/88/EC has led to a reduction of the working hours with distinct impact on the clinical and surgical activity of neurosurgical residents in training. METHODS A survey was performed among European neurosurgical residents between 06/2014 and 03/2015. Multiple logistic regression was used to assess the relationship between responder-specific variables (e.g., age, gender, country, postgraduate year (PGY)) and outcome (e.g., working time). RESULTS A total of 652 responses were collected, of which n = 532 responses were taken into consideration. In total, 17.5, 22.1, 29.5, 19.5, 5.9, and 5.5 % of European residents indicated to work <40, 40-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71-80, or >80 h/week, respectively. Residents from France and Turkey (OR 4.72, 95 % CI 1.29-17.17, p = 0.019) and Germany (OR 2.06, 95 % CI 1.15-3.67, p = 0.014) were more likely to work >60 h/week than residents from other European countries. In total, 29 % of European residents were satisfied with their current working time, 11.3 % indicated to prefer reduced working time. More than half (55 %) would prefer to work more hours/week if this would improve their clinical education. Residents that rated their operative exposure as insufficient were 2.3 times as likely as others to be willing to work more hours (OR 2.32, 95 % CI 1.47-3.70, p < 0.001). Less than every fifth European resident spends >50 % of his/her working time in the operating room. By contrast, 77.4 % indicate to devote >25 % of their daily working time to administrative work. For every advanced PGY, the likelihood to spend >50 % of the working time in the OR increases by 19 % (OR 1.19, 95 % CI 1.02-1.40, p = 0.024) and the likelihood to spend >50 % of the working time with administrative work decreases by 18 % (OR 0.84, 95 % CI 0.76-0.94, p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS The results of this survey on >500 European neurosurgical residents clearly prove that less than 40 % conform with the 48-h week as claimed by the WTD2003/88/EC. Still, more than half of them would chose to work even more hours/week if their clinical education were to improve; probably due to subjective impression of insufficient training.
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Stienen MN, Netuka D, Demetriades AK, Ringel F, Gautschi OP, Gempt J, Kuhlen D, Schaller K. Neurosurgical resident education in Europe--results of a multinational survey. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2016; 158:3-15. [PMID: 26577637 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-015-2632-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2015] [Accepted: 11/02/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Neurosurgical training aims at educating future generations of specialist neurosurgeons and at providing the highest-quality medical services to patients. Attaining and maintaining these highest standards constitutes a major responsibility of academic or other training medical centers. METHODS An electronic survey was sent to European neurosurgical residents between 06/2014 and 03/2015. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to assess the effect size of the relationship between responder-specific variables (e.g., age, gender, postgraduate year (PGY), country) and the outcomes (e.g., satisfaction). RESULTS A total of 652 responses were collected, of which n = 532 were taken into consideration. Eighty-five percent were 26-35 years old, 76 % male, 62 % PGY 4 or higher, and 73.5 % working at a university clinic. Satisfaction rates with theoretical education such as clinical lectures (overall: 50.2 %), anatomical lectures (31.2 %), amongst others, differed largely between the EANS member countries. Likewise, satisfaction rates with practical aspects of training such as hands-on surgical experience (overall: 73.9 %), microsurgical training (52.5 %), simulator training (13.4 %), amongst others, were highly country-dependant. In general, 89.1 % of European residents carried out the first surgical procedure under supervision within the first year of training. Supervised lumbar-/cervical spine surgeries were performed by 78.2 and 17.9 % of European residents within 12 and 24 months of training, respectively, and 54.6 % of European residents operate a cranial case within the first 36 months of training. Logistic regression analysis identified countries where residents were much more or much less likely to operate as primary surgeons compared to the European average. The caseload of craniotomies per trainee (overall: 30.6 % ≥10 craniotomies/month) and spinal procedures (overall: 29.7 % ≥10 spinal surgeries/month) varied throughout the countries and was significantly associated with more advanced residency (craniotomy: OR 1.35, 95 % CI 1.18-1.53, p < 0.001; spinal surgery: OR 1.37, 95 % CI 1.20-1.57, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Theoretical and practical aspects of neurosurgical training are highly variable throughout European countries, despite some efforts within the last two decades to harmonize this. Some countries are rated significantly above (and others significantly below) the current European average for several analyzed parameters. It is hoped that the results of this survey should provide the incentive as well as the opportunity for a critical analysis of the local conditions for all training centers, but especially those in countries scoring significantly below the European average.
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Crowson MG, Kahmke R, Ryan M, Scher R. Utility of Daily Mobile Tablet Use for Residents on an Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Inpatient Service. J Med Syst 2016; 40:55. [PMID: 26645319 DOI: 10.1007/s10916-015-0419-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2015] [Accepted: 11/27/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The objective of this study was to investigate the utility of electronic tablets and their capacity to increase hospital floor productivity, efficiency, improve patient care information safety, and to enhance resident education and resource utilization on a busy Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery inpatient service. This was a prospective cohort study with a 2-week pre-implementation period with standard paper census lists without mobile tablet use, and a 2-week post-implementation period followed with electronic tablets used to place orders, look up pertinent clinical data, educate patients as appropriate, and to record daily to-dos that would previously be recorded on paper. The setting for the study was Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, with 13 Otolaryngology residents comprising the study population. The time for inpatient rounding was shorter with the use tablets (p = 0.037). There was a non-significant trend in the number of times a resident had to leave rounds to look up a clinical query on a computer, with less instances occurring in the post-implementation study period. The residents felt that having a tablet facilitated more detailed and faster transfer of information, and improved ease of documentation in the medical record. Seventy percent felt tablets helped them spend more time with patients, 70 % could spend more time directly involved in rounds because they could use the tablet to query information at point-of-care, and 80 % felt tablets improved morale. The utility of a mobile tablet device coupled with the electronic health record appeared to have both quantitative and qualitative improvements in efficiency, increased time with patients and attendance at academic conferences. Tablets should be encouraged but not mandated for clinical and educational use.
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DeBonis K, Blair TR, Payne ST, Wigan K, Kim S. Viability of a Web-Based Module for Teaching Electrocardiogram Reading Skills to Psychiatry Residents: Learning Outcomes and Trainee Interest. Acad Psychiatry 2015; 39:645-648. [PMID: 25391493 DOI: 10.1007/s40596-014-0249-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2014] [Accepted: 10/27/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Web-based instruction in post-graduate psychiatry training has shown comparable effectiveness to in-person instruction, but few topics have been addressed in this format. This study sought to evaluate the viability of a web-based curriculum in teaching electrocardiogram (EKG) reading skills to psychiatry residents. Interest in receiving educational materials in this format was also assessed. METHODS A web-based curriculum of 41 slides, including eight pre-test and eight post-test questions with emphasis on cardiac complications of psychotropic medications, was made available to all psychiatry residents via email. RESULTS Out of 57 residents, 30 initiated and 22 completed the module. Mean improvement from pre-test to post-test was 25 %, and all 22 completing participants indicated interest in future web-based instruction. CONCLUSIONS This pilot study suggests that web-based instruction is feasible and under-utilized as a means of teaching psychiatry residents. Potential uses of web-based instruction, such as tracking learning outcomes or patient care longitudinally, are also discussed.
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- Katrina DeBonis
- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Hu Y, Brooks KD, Kim H, Mahmutovic A, Choi J, Le IA, Kane BJ, McGahren ED, Rasmussen SK. Adaptive simulation training using cumulative sum: a randomized prospective trial. Am J Surg 2015; 211:377-83. [PMID: 26548851 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2015] [Revised: 08/04/2015] [Accepted: 08/25/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cumulative sum (Cusum) is a novel tool that can facilitate adaptive, individualized training curricula. The purpose of this study was to use Cusum to streamline simulation-based training. METHODS Preclinical medical students were randomized to Cusum or control arms and practiced suturing, intubation, and central venous catheterization in simulation. Control participants practiced between 8 and 9 hours each. Cusum participants practiced until Cusum proficient in all tasks. Group comparisons of blinded post-test evaluations were performed using Wilcoxon rank sum. RESULTS Forty-eight participants completed the study. Average post-test composite score was 92.1% for Cusum and 93.5% for control (P = .71). Cusum participants practiced 19% fewer hours than control group participants (7.12 vs 8.75 hours, P < .001). Cusum detected proficiency relapses during practice among 7 (29%) participants for suturing and 10 (40%) for intubation. CONCLUSIONS In this comparison between adaptive and volume-based curricula in surgical training, Cusum promoted more efficient time utilization while maintaining excellent results.
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- Yinin Hu
- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 800709, Charlottesville, VA, 22908-0709, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 800709, Charlottesville, VA, 22908-0709, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 800709, Charlottesville, VA, 22908-0709, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 800709, Charlottesville, VA, 22908-0709, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 800709, Charlottesville, VA, 22908-0709, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 800709, Charlottesville, VA, 22908-0709, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 800709, Charlottesville, VA, 22908-0709, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 800709, Charlottesville, VA, 22908-0709, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, P.O. Box 800709, Charlottesville, VA, 22908-0709, USA.
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Weinberg BD, Richter MD, Champine JG, Morriss MC, Browning T. Radiology resident preliminary reporting in an independent call environment: multiyear assessment of volume, timeliness, and accuracy. J Am Coll Radiol 2015; 12:95-100. [PMID: 25557573 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2014.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2014] [Accepted: 08/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE The objective of this paper is to assess the volume, accuracy, and timeliness of radiology resident preliminary reports as part of an independent call system. This study seeks to understand the relationship between resident year in training, study modality, and discrepancy rate. METHODS Resident preliminary interpretations on radiographs, ultrasound, CT, and MRI from October 2009 through December 2013 were prospectively scored by faculty on a modified RADPEER scoring system. Discrepancy rates were evaluated based on postgraduate year of the resident and the study modality. Turnaround times for reports were also reviewed. Differences between groups were compared with a chi-square test with a significance level of 0.05. Institutional review board approval was waived as only deidentified data were used in the study. RESULTS A total of 416,413 studies were reported by 93 residents, yielding 135,902 resident scores. The rate of major resident-faculty assessment discrepancies was 1.7%. Discrepancy rates improved with increasing experience, both overall (PGY-3: 1.8%, PGY-4: 1.7%, PGY-5: 1.5%) and for each individual modality. Discrepancy rates were highest for MR (3.7%), followed by CT (2.4%), radiographs (1.4%), and ultrasound (0.6%). Emergency department report turnaround time averaged 31.7 min. The average graduating resident has been scored on 2,746 ± 267 reports during residency. CONCLUSIONS Resident preliminary reports have a low rate of major discrepancies, which improves over 3 years of call-taking experience. Although more complex cross-sectional studies have slightly higher discrepancy rates, discrepancies were still within the range of faculty report variation.
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Gifford E, Kim DY, Nguyen A, Kaji AH, Nguyen V, Plurad DS, de Virgilio C. The effect of residents as teaching assistants on operative time in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Am J Surg 2015; 211:288-93. [PMID: 26343854 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2015] [Revised: 06/18/2015] [Accepted: 06/25/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND We examined the effect of primary surgeon (PS) and teaching assistant (TA) seniority on operative time and outcomes for residents performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of urgent LC at a county teaching hospital. Relevant data included postgraduate year (PGY) of the PS and TA and markers of disease severity. Primary outcome was operative time. Secondary outcomes were conversion to open cholecystectomy and complications. RESULTS There were 1,202 LCs; 415 included an intraoperative cholangiogram. On multivariable analysis, every PGY increase of PS decreased operative time by 3.2 minutes (P = .02). For every PGY increase of TA, operative time decreased 10.8 minutes (P < .001). Acute or gangrenous pathology increased conversion to open surgery (P < .001). Seniority of PS and TA was not associated with increases in conversion or complication rates. CONCLUSIONS Residents' operative time improves as experience with LC increases. These improvements become more profound after adjusting for the seniority of the TA.
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- Edward Gifford
- Department of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 West Carson Street, Box 25, Torrance, CA 90502, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 West Carson Street, Box 25, Torrance, CA 90502, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 West Carson Street, Box 25, Torrance, CA 90502, USA
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- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 West Carson Street, Box 25, Torrance, CA 90502, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 West Carson Street, Box 25, Torrance, CA 90502, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 West Carson Street, Box 25, Torrance, CA 90502, USA.
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Powell DK, Jamison DK, Silberzweig JE. An endovascular simulation exercise among radiology residents: comparison of simulation performance with and without practice. Clin Imaging 2015; 39:1080-5. [PMID: 26385172 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2015.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2015] [Revised: 07/26/2015] [Accepted: 08/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose was to compare resident endovascular simulator performance with and without prior simulation. METHODS Radiology residents were guided through a practice simulation and lectured on endovascular therapy, then randomized to simulate femoral arterial intervention with or without prior iliac simulation. Simulator measurements, performance grading and resident surveys were recorded. RESULTS Prior simulation of iliac intervention significantly improved resident performance. In particular, it resulted in less catheter placement without a wire (P=.01), shorter time to proper catheter positioning (P=.045) and use of oblique digital subtraction angiography (P=.035). Survey respondents valued the experience. CONCLUSION Endovascular simulator training improves simulation skills. Improvement of real-world performance and generalizability remain to be shown.
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- Daniel K Powell
- New York Presbyterian, Columbia Campus, Department of Radiology, 622 West 168th Street, PB1-301, New York, NY, 10032.
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1428 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10029
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- Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Department of Radiology, 10 Nathan D. Perlman Pl., 2 Karpas, New York, NY, 10003
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Pereira EAC, Aziz TZ. Simulation in Spinal Surgery and the Transition from Novice to Expert. World Neurosurg 2015; 84:1511-2. [PMID: 26145828 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2015.06.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2015] [Accepted: 06/27/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Erlick A C Pereira
- Divison of Spinal Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, London, United Kingdom; Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Department of Neurological Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Department of Neurological Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, United Kingdom.
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Putnam LR, Levy SM, Kellagher CM, Etchegaray JM, Thomas EJ, Kao LS, Lally KP, Tsao K. Surgical resident education in patient safety: where can we improve? J Surg Res 2015; 199:308-13. [PMID: 26165614 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2015.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2015] [Revised: 05/22/2015] [Accepted: 06/10/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Effective communication and patient safety practices are paramount in health care. Surgical residents play an integral role in the perioperative team, yet their perceptions of patient safety remain unclear. We hypothesized that surgical residents perceive the perioperative environment as more unsafe than their faculty and operating room staff despite completing a required safety curriculum. MATERIALS AND METHODS Surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative nurses in a large academic children's hospital participated in multifaceted, physician-led workshops aimed at enhancing communication and safety culture over a 3-y period. All general surgery residents from the same academic center completed a hospital-based online safety curriculum only. All groups subsequently completed the psychometrically validated safety attitudes questionnaire to evaluate three domains: safety culture, teamwork, and speaking up. Results reflect the percent of respondents who slightly or strongly agreed. Chi-square analysis was performed. RESULTS Sixty-three of 84 perioperative personnel (75%) and 48 of 52 surgical residents (92%) completed the safety attitudes questionnaire. A higher percentage of perioperative personnel perceived a safer environment than the surgical residents in all three domains, which was significantly higher for safety culture (68% versus 46%, P = 0.03). When stratified into two groups, junior residents (postgraduate years 1-2) and senior residents (postgraduate years 3-5) had lower scores for all three domains, but the differences were not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Surgical residents' perceptions of perioperative safety remain suboptimal. With an enhanced safety curriculum, perioperative staff demonstrated higher perceptions of safety compared with residents who participated in an online-only curriculum. Optimal surgical education on patient safety remains unknown but should require a dedicated, systematic approach.
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- Luke R Putnam
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-Based Practice, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas; Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas; Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-Based Practice, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas; Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas
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- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-Based Practice, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas; Department of General Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas
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- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-Based Practice, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas; Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas; Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-Based Practice, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas; Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas; Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas.
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INTRODUCTION Immunizing the population is a vital public health priority. This article describes a resident-led continuous quality improvement project to improve the immunization rates of children under 3 years of age at two urban family medicine residency clinics in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as a break-even cost analysis to the clinics for the intervention. METHODS Immunization records were distributed to provider-medical assistant teamlets daily for each pediatric patient scheduled in clinic to decrease missed opportunities. An outreach intervention by letter, followed by telephone call reminders, was conducted to reach children under 3 years of age who were behind on recommended immunizations for age (total n=457; those behind on immunizations n=101). Immunization rates were monitored at 3 months following start of intervention. A break-even analysis to the clinics for the outreach intervention was performed. RESULTS Immunizations were improved from a baseline of 75.1% (n=133) and 79.6% (n=223) at the two clinics to 92.1% (n=163) and 89.6% (n=251), respectively, at 3 months following the start of intervention (P<0.01). The average revenue per immunization given was $81.57. The financial break-even point required 36 immunizations to be administered. CONCLUSION Significant improvement in the immunization rate of patients under 3 years of age at two family medicine residency training clinics was achieved through decreasing missed opportunities for immunization in clinic, and with outreach through letters and follow-up phone calls. The intervention showed positive revenue to both clinics.
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- Kyle Bradford Jones
- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- University of Utah Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Current Affiliation: Intermountain Health Care, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Public Health Division, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Public Health Division, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Damle LF, Tefera E, McAfee J, Loyd MK, Jackson AM, Auguste TC, Gomez-Lobo V. Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Education through Simulation (PAGES): Development and Evaluation of a Simulation Curriculum. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2015; 28:186-91. [PMID: 26046608 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2014.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2014] [Revised: 06/29/2014] [Accepted: 07/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Develop a Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) curriculum, appropriate pelvic model for teaching examination skills, and an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) for evaluation. Compare OSCE performance between residents with clinical training in PAG vs those that completed the curriculum vs those without either experience. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTING Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) residency program in an urban academic center. PARTICIPANTS Senior Ob/Gyn residents. INTERVENTIONS A simulation-based teaching curriculum was created to teach PAG skills. A pediatric mannequin with anatomic pre-pubertal genitalia was developed for teaching and assessment of skills. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Performance on a PAG-based OSCE as assessed by 2 observers using a 40 point checklist. RESULTS 17 residents participated in the OSCE; 5 completed the curriculum, 6 completed a clinical rotation, and 6 were controls. The teaching curriculum group had the highest median composite OSCE score (75.0%) compared to the clinical group (73.1%) and control group (55.3%). There was no statistical difference between the scores of the teaching and clinical groups, but the teaching group scored statistically higher than controls (P = .0331). Scores for each OSCE component were compared. The teaching and clinical groups outperformed controls on assessment and procedures. There was no difference in scores on history taking or physical examination. CONCLUSION An interactive teaching curriculum incorporating simulation and a realistic pediatric pelvic model can be used to teach PAG clinical skills. Using an OSCE to evaluate skills shows that residents completing the curriculum perform as well as those with clinical experience and better than controls.
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Cheung JY, Mueller D, Blum M, Ravreby H, Williams P, Moyer D, Caroline M, Zack C, Fisher SG, Feldman AM. An observational pre-post study of re-structuring Medicine inpatient teaching service: Improved continuity of care within constraint of 2011 duty hours. Healthc (Amst) 2015; 3:129-34. [PMID: 26384223 DOI: 10.1016/j.hjdsi.2015.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2015] [Revised: 05/01/2015] [Accepted: 05/01/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Implementation of more stringent regulations on duty hours and supervision by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in July 2011 makes it challenging to design inpatient Medicine teaching service that complies with the duty hour restrictions while optimizing continuity of patient care. OBJECTIVE To prospectively compare two inpatient Medicine teaching service structures with respect to residents' impression of continuity of patient care (primary outcome), time available for teaching, resident satisfaction and length-of-stay (secondary endpoints). DESIGN Observational pre-post study. METHODS Surveys were conducted both before and after Conventional Medicine teaching service was changed to a novel model (MegaTeam). SETTINGS Academic General Medicine inpatient teaching service. RESULTS Surveys before and after MegaTeam implementation were completed by 68.5% and 72.2% of internal medicine residents, respectively. Comparing conventional with MegaTeam, the % of residents who agreed or strongly agreed that the (i) ability to care for majority of patients from admission to discharge increased from 29.7% to 86.6% (p<0.01); (ii) the concern that number of handoffs was too many decreased from 91.9% to 18.2% (p<0.01); (iii) ability to provide appropriate supervision to interns increased from 38.1% to 70.7% (p<0.01); (iv) overall resident satisfaction with inpatient Medicine teaching service increased from 24.7% to 56.4% (p<0.01); and (v) length-of-stay on inpatient Medicine service decreased from 5.3±6.2 to 4.9±6.8 days (p<0.03). CONCLUSIONS According to our residents, the MegaTeam structure promotes continuity of patient care, decreases number of handoffs, provides adequate supervision and teaching of interns and medical students, increases resident overall satisfaction and decreases length-of-stay.
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- Joseph Y Cheung
- Department of Medicine and Department of Clinical Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.
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- Department of Medicine and Department of Clinical Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Department of Clinical Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Department of Clinical Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Department of Clinical Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Department of Clinical Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Department of Clinical Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Department of Clinical Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Department of Clinical Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Department of Clinical Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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Wackerbarth JJ, Campbell TD, Wren S, Price RR, Maier RV, Numann P, Kushner AL. Global opportunities on 239 general surgery residency Web sites. J Surg Res 2015; 198:115-9. [PMID: 26055214 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2015.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2015] [Revised: 05/11/2015] [Accepted: 05/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many general surgical residency programs lack a formal international component. We hypothesized that most surgery programs do not have international training or do not provide the information to prospective applicants regarding electives or programs in an easily accessible manner via Web-based resources. MATERIALS AND METHODS Individual general surgery program Web sites and the American College of Surgeons residency tool were used to identify 239 residencies. The homepages were examined for specific mention of international or global health programs. Ease of access was also considered. Global surgery specific pages or centers were noted. Programs were assessed for length of rotation, presence of research component, and mention of benefits to residents and respective institution. RESULTS Of 239 programs, 24 (10%) mentioned international experiences on their home page and 42 (18%) contained information about global surgery. Of those with information available, 69% were easily accessible. Academic programs were more likely than independent programs to have information about international opportunities on their home page (13.7% versus 4.0%, P = 0.006) and more likely to have a dedicated program or pathway Web site (18.8% versus 2.0%, P < 0.0001). Half of the residencies with global surgery information did not have length of rotation available. Research was only mentioned by 29% of the Web sites. Benefits to high-income country residents were discussed more than benefits to low- and middle-income country residents (57% versus 17%). CONCLUSIONS General surgery residency programs do not effectively communicate international opportunities for prospective residents through Web-based resources and should seriously consider integrating international options into their curriculum and better present them on department Web sites.
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- Joel J Wackerbarth
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington.
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- Center for Global Health and Innovation, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Center for Global Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah; Education Intermountain Medical Center, Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Surgery Emerita, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York
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- Surgeons OverSeas, New York, New York; Department of Surgery, Columbia University, New York, New York; Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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Ghobrial GM, Balsara K, Maulucci CM, Resnick DK, Selden NR, Sharan AD, Harrop JS. Simulation Training Curricula for Neurosurgical Residents: Cervical Foraminotomy and Durotomy Repair Modules. World Neurosurg 2015; 84:751-5.e1-7. [PMID: 25957725 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2015.04.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2015] [Revised: 04/27/2015] [Accepted: 04/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Since 2010, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) has offered a neurosurgical skills simulation course for residents and medical students. The authors describe their experience with incorporation of two neurosurgical skills simulation modules into the dedicated resident training curriculum of a single ACGME-accredited training program, using lumbar dural repair (5) and posterior cervical laminoforaminotomy modules from the CNS simulation initiative (6). METHODS Each of the available 22 neurosurgery residents at a single residency program was given two 20-question pretests for a cervical laminoforaminotomy and durotomy repair module as a basic test of regional anatomy, general disease knowledge, surgical decision making, and recently published literature. This was followed by a faculty-directed skills simulation course and concluded with a final 20 question post-test. RESULTS Posterior cervical laminoforaminotomy was performed once by each resident, and grading was conducted using the predetermined OSATs. The overall score was 56.1 (70%, range 26-76, maximum 80 points) with a trend towards higher scores with advanced levels of training. All residents completed the durotomy repair OSATs for a total of three trials. Of a maximum composite score of 60, a mean 37.2 (62%, range 15-58) was scored by the residents (Table 3). The mean OSAT scores for each durotomy trial was 2.66, 3.15, and 3.48 on each success test. A trend towards higher scores in advanced years of training was observed, but did not reach statistical significance (Figure 3). CONCLUSIONS Duty hour limitations and regulatory pressure for enhanced quality and outcomes may limit access of neurosurgical residents to fundamental skills training. Fundamental skills training as part of a validated simulation curriculum can mitigate this challenge to residency education. National development of effective technical simulation modules for use in individual residency training programs is a promising strategy to achieve these goals.
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- George M Ghobrial
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Campagna Professor of Pediatric Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Professor of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Department of Neurological Surgery, Philadlephia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Professor of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Department of Neurological Surgery, Philadlephia, Pennsylvania, USA
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England E, Collins J, White RD, Seagull FJ, Deledda J. Radiology report turnaround time: effect on resident education. Acad Radiol 2015; 22:662-7. [PMID: 25863792 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2014.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2014] [Revised: 12/09/2014] [Accepted: 12/10/2014] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES To compare resident workload from Emergency Department (ED) studies before and after the implementation of a required 1-hour report turnaround time (TAT) and to assess resident and faculty perception of TAT on resident education. MATERIALS AND METHODS Resident study volume will be compared for 3 years before and 1 year after the implementation of a required 1-hour TAT. Changes to resident workload will be compared among the different radiology divisions (body, muscuolskeletal (MSK), chest, and neuro), as well as during different shifts (daytime and overnight). Residents and faculty at two Midwest institutions, both of which have a required report TAT, will be invited to participate in an online survey to query the perceived effect on resident education by implementation of this requirement. A P < .05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS A significant decrease in resident involvement in ED studies was noted in the MSK, chest, and neuro sections with average involvement of the 3 years before the 1-hour TAT of 89%, 88%, and 82%, respectively, which decreased to 66%, 68%, and 51% after the 1-hour TAT requirement (P < .05). The resident involvement in ED studies only mildly decreased in the body section from an average before the 1-hour TAT of 87% to 80% after the 1-hour TAT requirement (P < .1). There was an overall significant decrease in resident ED study involvement during the daytime (P = .01) but not after hours during resident call (P = .1). Seventy percent of residents (43 of 61) and 55% of faculty (63 of 114) responded to our surveys. Overall, residents felt their education from ED studies during the daytime and overnight were good. However, residents who were present both before and after the implementation of a required TAT felt their education had been significantly negatively affected. Faculty surveyed thought that the required TAT negatively affected their ability to teach and decreased the quality of resident education. CONCLUSIONS Residents are exposed to fewer ED studies after the implementation of a required 1-hour TAT. Overall, the current residents do not feel this decreased exposure to Emergency room studies affects their education. However, residents in training before and after this requirement feel their education has been significantly affected. Faculty perceives that the required TAT negatively affects their ability to teach, as well as the quality of resident education.
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Nguyen D, Gurvitz-Gambrel S, Sloan PA, Dority JS, DiLorenzo A, Hassan ZU, Rebel A. The impact of exposure to liver transplantation anesthesia on the ability to treat intraoperative hyperkalemia: a simulation experience. Int Surg 2015; 100:672-7. [PMID: 25875549 PMCID: PMC4400937 DOI: 10.9738/intsurg-d-14-00279.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to assess whether resident exposure to liver transplantation anesthesia results in improved patient care during a simulated critical care scenario. Our hypothesis was that anesthesia residents exposed to liver transplantation anesthesia care would be able to identify and treat a simulated hyperkalemic crisis after reperfusion more appropriately than residents who have not been involved in liver transplantation anesthesia care. Participation in liver transplantation anesthesia is not a mandatory component of the curriculum of anesthesiology training programs in the United States. It is unclear whether exposure to liver transplantation anesthesia is beneficial for skill set development. A high-fidelity human patient simulation scenario was developed. Times for administration of epinephrine, calcium chloride, and secondary hyperkalemia treatment were recorded. A total of 25 residents with similar training levels participated: 13 residents had previous liver transplantation experience (OLT), whereas 12 residents had not been previously exposed to liver transplantations (non-OLT). The OLT group performed better in recognizing and treating the hyperkalemic crisis than the non-OLT group. Pharmacologic therapy for hyperkalemia was given earlier (OLT 53.3 ± 27.0 seconds versus non-OLT 148 ± 104.1 seconds; P < 0.01) and hemodynamics restored quicker (OLT 87.9 ± 24.9 seconds versus non-OLT 219.9 ± 87.1 seconds; P < 0.01). Simulation-based assessment of clinical skills is a useful tool for evaluating anesthesia resident performance during an intraoperative crisis situation related to liver transplantations. Previous liver transplantation experience improves the anesthesia resident's ability to recognize and treat hyperkalemic cardiac arrest.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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Leschied JR, Glazer DI, Bailey JE, Maturen KE. Improving our PRODUCT: a quality and safety improvement project demonstrating the value of a preprocedural checklist for fluoroscopy. Acad Radiol 2015; 22:400-7. [PMID: 25442798 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2014.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2014] [Revised: 09/03/2014] [Accepted: 09/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES To implement a preprocedural checklist in gastrointestinal (GI)/genitourinary (GU) fluoroscopy suites to assist radiology residents in performing studies with optimal fluoroscopic technique with a goal to lower radiation dose delivered to patients and operators. MATERIALS AND METHODS We introduced a preprocedural checklist in the form of a mnemonic to first-year resident fluoroscopy operators. The checklist was augmented by teaching sessions at the fluoroscopy tower. Fluoroscopy time (FT) was collected for GI/GU fluoroscopy studies performed by first-year residents who did not use the checklist (year 1) and compared with FT from first-year residents who used the checklist for one full academic year (year 2). Residents in both groups were surveyed to assess their knowledge of radiation safety at the end of their respective radiology 1 (R1) academic years. RESULTS A total of 778 examinations were analyzed from year 1, and 941 total examinations from year 2. After implementation of the checklist, mean FT for all studies decreased by 41.1 seconds (P < .0001) in year 2 residents. Multivariate linear regression confirmed that year of examination was the strongest independent predictor of FT when other covariates such as resident age, gender, and experience and patient age and gender were included. Radiation safety knowledge was similar in both groups but self-reported confidence in safe fluoroscopy tower operation increased slightly in year 2 (P = .144). CONCLUSIONS A visual preprocedural radiation safety checklist in GI/GU fluoroscopy was associated with a reduction in mean FT and may contribute to a culture of radiation safety awareness.
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Improving the quality and efficiency of surgical techniques, reducing technical errors in the operating suite, and ultimately improving patient safety and outcomes through education are common goals in all surgical specialties. Current surgical simulation programs represent an effort to enhance and optimize the training experience, to overcome the training limitations of a mandated 80-hour work week, and have the overall goal of providing a well-balanced resident education in a society with a decreasing level of tolerance for medical errors.
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- George M Ghobrial
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Powell DK, Silberzweig JE. The use of ACR Appropriateness Criteria: a survey of radiology residents and program directors. Clin Imaging 2015; 39:334-8. [PMID: 25457568 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2014.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2014] [Revised: 10/03/2014] [Accepted: 10/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Assess the utilization of American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria (ACR-AC) among radiology residency program directors (PDs) and residents. METHODS Radiology PD and resident survey. RESULTS Seventy-four percent (46/62) of PDs promote ACR-AC in education (P<.05), and 84% (317/376) of residents have read at least a few (P<.05). Seventy-four percent (74/100) of first-year residents compared to 56.8% (157/276) of second- to fourth-year residents report at least occasional faculty reference of ACR-AC (P<.05). ACR-AC are well regarded (P<.05), but 40% believe that they are perplexing. CONCLUSION There is widespread resident awareness of ACR-AC and integration into resident training. However, faculty are only beginning to teach with them, and radiologists are not citing them with clinicians.
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Dell CM, Deloney LA, Jambhekar K, Brandon H. Preserving the educational value of call in a diagnostic radiology residency program. J Am Coll Radiol 2014; 11:68-73. [PMID: 24387964 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2013.08.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2013] [Accepted: 08/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Our study was designed to determine residents' opinions of the advantages, disadvantages and educational value of a traditional "Tandem Call" (TC) model as compared to night float (NF). Because TC is more representative of adult learning principles and constructivist theory, we hypothesized that resident satisfaction and educational outcomes would demonstrate a preference for, and the educational efficacy of, the TC model. METHODS We surveyed all residents in a university-based radiology residency on their opinions of TC and its educational value. Aggregate data from annual Graduate Medical Education Committee institutional surveys (2008-2012) and annual radiology alumni surveys (2009-2012) were reviewed as measures of satisfaction with TC. Performance on the ABR oral exam was a proxy for educational outcome. Quality data for the year of study and prior years in which TC was in effect were reviewed as a measure of patient safety. RESULTS The great majority of respondents attributed confidence/competence on call and added value to their education directly to TC. A majority believed that teamwork required for TC facilitated more positive relationships among residents and more peer teaching. Most said that they would not prefer NF. Almost all believed indirect supervision with attending backup aided in developing confidence in performance. Quality data confirmed a low number of discrepancies between preliminary resident and final attending reads. CONCLUSIONS TC provides a more consistent call experience throughout residency than NF. TC is valued by residents, facilitates retrieval-based learning and development of independence and efficiency, and parallels essential elements of team-based learning. Quality data suggests that lack of 24-hour attending supervision is not detrimental to patient safety.
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- Carol M Dell
- Department of Radiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Department of Radiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Department of Radiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Summers S, Anderson J, Petzel A, Tarr M, Kenton K. Development and testing of a robotic surgical training curriculum for novice surgeons. J Robot Surg 2014; 9:27-35. [PMID: 26530968 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-014-0484-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2013] [Accepted: 08/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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A robotics practice curriculum was developed utilizing dry lab skills and testing parameters based upon the objective structured assessment of surgical tasks (OSATS) to determine its effectiveness in training novice surgeons. We recruited 20 medical students who were oriented to the DaVinci S console and instrumentation. They were pre-tested with four dry lab skills including manipulation, transection, suturing and knot tying. A control group was instructed to practice once weekly to attain proficiency and the intervention group was provided specific instructions regarding practice goals. Each subject was post-tested after a 6-week time. There were 17 students who completed the post-testing. All participants showed significant improvement in pre-test and post-test scores for manipulation (6.6-11.2, p < 0.0005), transection (3.5-6.9, p < 0.0005), knot tying (0.4-1.7, p = 0.003), and suturing (2.0-3.5, p = 0.001). There was no significant difference in pre-test and post-test scores between the control and intervention groups in manipulation, transection, knot tying, and suturing (p = 0.700, 0.782, 0.682, 0.605, respectively). Our study shows that novice surgeons such as medical students can improve dry lab robotics skills with instruction and practice.
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- Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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- Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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Nicks BA, Nelson D. Emergency department operations and management education in emergency medicine training. World J Emerg Med 2014; 3:98-101. [PMID: 25215046 DOI: 10.5847/wjem.j.issn.1920-8642.2012.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2011] [Accepted: 04/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study was undertaken to examine the current level of operations and management education within US-based Emergency Medicine Residency programs. METHODS Residency program directors at all US-based Emergency Medicine Residency programs were anonymously surveyed via a web-based instrument. Participants indicated their levels of residency education dedicated to documentation, billing/coding, core measure/quality indicator compliance, and operations management. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for the ordinal data / Likert scales. RESULTS One hundred and six (106) program directors completed the study instrument of one hundred and fifty-six (156) programs (70%). Of these, 82.6% indicated emergency department (ED) operations and management education within the training curriculum. Dedicated documentation training was noted in all but 1 program (99%). Program educational offerings also included billing/coding (83%), core measure/quality indicators (78%) and operations management training (71%). In all areas, the most common means of educating came through didactic sessions and direct attending feedback or 69%-94% and 72%-98% respectively. Residency leadership was most confident with resident understanding of quality documentation (80%) and less so with core measures (72%), billing/coding/RVUs (58%), and operations management tools (23%). CONCLUSIONS While most EM residency programs integrate basic operational education related to documentation and billing/coding, a smaller number provide focused education on the day-to-day management and operations of the ED. Residency leadership perceives graduating resident understanding of operational management tools to be limited. All respondents value further resident curriculum development of ED operations and management.
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- Bret A Nicks
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Family-centered rounds (FCRs) are multidisciplinary rounds that involve medical teams partnering with patients and families in daily medical decision-making. Multiple FCR benefits have been identified including improving patient satisfaction, communication, discharge planning, medical education, and patient safety. Main barriers to FCRs are variability in attending rounding, duration of rounds, physical constrains of large teams and small rooms, specific and sensitive patient conditions, and lack of training of residents, students, and faculty on how to conduct effective and effecient FCRs. In the last decade, many programs have incorporated FCRs into daily practice due to their multiple perceived benefits. Future FCRs should focus on better operationalizing of FCRs and reporting on objective outcomes measures such as improved communication, coordination, and patient satisfaction that are crucial for healthcare.
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Kaul P, Gong J, Guiton G, Rosenberg A, Barley G. Measuring pediatric resident competencies in adolescent medicine. J Adolesc Health 2014; 55:301-3. [PMID: 25049044 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2014.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2014] [Revised: 05/07/2014] [Accepted: 05/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare third-year pediatric resident competence on an adolescent medicine with competence in treating younger children. METHODS The participants were third-year residents (2010 [n = 24] and 2011 [n = 23]) at University of Colorado School of Medicine. Resident competence was measured in the domains of professionalism, communication, and history-taking skills in a multicase Objective Structured Clinical Examination. RESULTS Percent correct scores in professionalism, history-taking, and communication skills on the adolescent case ranked in the bottom half of cases in both years. T-tests comparing mean score difference between the adolescent case and pediatric cases combined were statistically significant for professionalism (79.57 ± 4.15 vs. 89.51 ± 14.14, p = .01) and history taking (66.27 ± 11.02 vs. 75.10 ± 18.40, p = .05). CONCLUSIONS Resident's history taking addressed immediate issues but not public health issues with adolescents. The professionalism findings suggest that residents engage in less patient-centered care when caring for adolescents, even while their communication skills remain on par.
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- Paritosh Kaul
- Section of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado.
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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Bailey JH, Roth TD, Kohli MD, Heitkamp DE. Real view radiology-impact on search patterns and confidence in radiology education. Acad Radiol 2014; 21:859-68. [PMID: 24820675 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2013.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2013] [Revised: 11/21/2013] [Accepted: 11/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES Search patterns are important for radiologists because they enable systematic case review. Because radiology residents are exposed to so many imaging modalities and anatomic regions, and they rotate on-and-off service so frequently, they may have difficulty establishing effective search patterns. We developed Real View Radiology (RVR), an educational system founded on guided magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) case review and evaluated its impact on search patterns and interpretative confidence of junior radiology residents. MATERIALS AND METHODS RVR guides learners through unknown examinations by sequentially prompting learners to certain aspects of a case via a comprehensive question set and then providing immediate feedback. Junior residents first completed a brief evaluation regarding their level of confidence when interpreting certain joint MRI cases and frequency of search pattern use. They spent four half-days interpreting cases using RVR. Once finished, they repeated the evaluations. The junior resident results were compared to third-year residents who had not used RVR. The data were analyzed for change in confidence, use of search patterns, and number of cases completed. RESULTS Twelve first-year and thirteen second-year residents (trained cohort) were enrolled in the study. During their 4-week musculoskeletal rotations, they completed on average 29.3 MRI knee (standard deviation [SD], 1.6) and 17.4 shoulder (SD, 1.2) cases using RVR. Overall search pattern scores of the trained cohort increased significantly both from pretraining to posttraining (knee P < .01, shoulder P < .01) and compared to the untrained third-year residents (knee (P < .01, and shoulder P < .01). The trained cohort confidence scores also increased significantly from pre to post for all joints (knee P < .01, shoulder P < .01, pelvis P < .01, and ankle P < .01). CONCLUSIONS Radiology residents can increase their MRI case interpretation confidence and improve the consistency of search pattern use by training with a question-based sequential reveal educational program. RVR could be used to supplement training and assist with search pattern creation in areas in which residents often do not acquire adequate clinical exposure.
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- Jared H Bailey
- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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Mizell JS, Berry KS, Kimbrough MK, Bentley FR, Clardy JA, Turnage RH. Money matters: a resident curriculum for financial management. J Surg Res 2014; 192:348-55. [PMID: 25005821 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2014.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2014] [Revised: 05/15/2014] [Accepted: 06/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND A 2005 survey reported 87% of surgery program directors believed practice management training should occur during residency. However, only 8% of program directors believed residents received adequate training in practice management [1]. In addition to the gap in practice financial management knowledge, we recognized the need for training in personal finance among residents. A literature review and needs assessment led to the development of a novel curriculum for surgery residents combining principles of practice management and personal finance. METHODS An 18-h curriculum was administered over the 2012 academic year to 28 post graduate year 1-5 surgery residents and faculty. A self-assessment survey was given at the onset and conclusion of the curriculum [2]. Pre-tests and post-tests were given to objectively evaluate each twice monthly session's content. Self-perception of learning, interest, and acquired knowledge were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed ranks test. RESULTS Initial self-assessment data revealed high interest in practice management and personal finance principles but a deficiency in knowledge of and exposure to these topics. Throughout the curriculum, interest increased. Residents believed their knowledge of these topics increased after completing the curriculum, and objective data revealed various impacts on knowledge. CONCLUSIONS Although surgery residents receive less exposure to these topics than residents in other specialties, their need to know is no less. We developed, implemented, and evaluated a curriculum that bridged this gap in surgery education. After the curriculum, residents reported an increase in interest, knowledge, and responsible behavior relating to personal and practice financial management.
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- Jason S Mizell
- Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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OBJECTIVES To suggest a basic new approach for pathology training programs to consider when a resident requires remediation, probation, or dismissal. METHODS Remediation, probation, or dismissal of the poorly performing pathology resident is one of the most difficult and challenging aspects of any pathology training program. The poorly performing resident requires extra time and resources from the faculty and the program and can be disruptive for the entire program. Effective remediation requires faculty development, a well-constructed remediation or probation plan, and documentation. RESULTS Despite best efforts, not all remediation plans are successful and dismissal of the resident will need to be seriously considered. CONCLUSIONS Approaches to dealing with resident performance issues can be variable and need to be tailored to the issue being addressed.
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- Ronald E. Domen
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Penn State Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
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Williams SE, Swan R. Formal training in vaccine safety to address parental concerns not routinely conducted in U.S. pediatric residency programs. Vaccine 2014; 32:3175-8. [PMID: 24731808 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2014] [Revised: 03/19/2014] [Accepted: 04/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine if U.S. pediatric residency programs provide formal training in vaccine safety to address parental vaccine concerns. METHODS An electronic survey was mailed to all members of the Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD) to assess (1) if U.S. pediatric residency programs were providing formal vaccine safety training, (2) the content and format of the training if provided, and (3) interest in a training module for programs without training. Two follow-up surveys were mailed at 2 week intervals. Responses to the survey were collected at 4 weeks following the last mailing and analyzed. Logistic regression was used to assess the impact of program size on the likelihood of vaccine safety training. Pearson's chi square was used to compare programs with and without formal vaccine safety training in 5 U.S. regions. RESULTS The survey was sent to 199 APPD members; 92 completed the survey (response rate 46.2%). Thirty-eight respondents (41%) had formal training in vaccine safety for pediatric residents at their programs; 54 (59%) did not. Of those that did not, the majority (81.5%) were interested in formal vaccine safety training for their residents. Of all respondents, 78% agreed that training in vaccine safety was a high priority for resident education. Thirty-five percent of all respondents agreed that local parental attitudes about vaccines influenced the likelihood of formal vaccine safety training. CONCLUSION Most pediatric residency programs surveyed do not include formal training on vaccine safety; yet, such training is supported by pediatric residency program directors as a priority for pediatric residents.
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- S Elizabeth Williams
- Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, 2200 Children's Way, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 301D Oxford House, 1313 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37232, United States.
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, 2200 Children's Way, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 301D Oxford House, 1313 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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Fleming N, Amies Oelschlager AM, Browner-Elhanan KJ, Huguelet PS, Kaul P, Talib HJ, Wheeler C, Loveless M. Resident education curriculum in pediatric and adolescent gynecology: the short curriculum. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2014; 27:117-20. [PMID: 24602305 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2013.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2013] [Accepted: 06/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The degree of exposure to Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) varies across academic programs in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Adolescent Medicine. Nevertheless, these programs are responsible to train residents and provide opportunities within their training programs to fulfill PAG learning objectives. To that end, North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology has taken a leadership role in PAG resident education by disseminating the Short Curriculum with specific learning objectives and list of essential resources where key concepts in PAG can be covered.
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- Nathalie Fleming
- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON.
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- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Seattle Children's Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA
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- Bridgespan Medicine, Children's and Women's Physicians of Westchester, NY Medical College, Valhalla, NY
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- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Children's Hospital Colorado, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado - School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Kosair Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY
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Platt MP, Davis EM, Grundfast K, Grillone G. Early detection of factual knowledge deficiency and remediation in otolaryngology residency education. Laryngoscope 2014; 124:E309-11. [PMID: 24408058 DOI: 10.1002/lary.24589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2013] [Revised: 01/03/2014] [Accepted: 01/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Within otolaryngology residency training, the annual Otolaryngology Training Examination (OTE) is the primary method used to assess, quantify, and compare the factual knowledge acquired by each resident. The objective of this study was to develop a more frequent method for tracking of factual knowledge to prevent educational delay. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis of educational scores. METHODS For each didactic lecture within a single otolaryngology residency training program, multiple choice questions were provided before and after each lecture. Questions were based on lecture objectives that were derived from the American Board of Otolaryngology curriculum. Scores were tracked over the course of 1 academic year and compared to the scores of residents on the OTE administered in that year to determine correlation with a validated measure of factual knowledge. The effect of remedial measures on improvement in OTE scores was determined. RESULTS Over the course of 1 academic year, there were 328 questions presented to 12 residents before and after 32 lectures in the didactic program. Ten residents completed an average of 244 questions. Overall OTE scores demonstrated a significant and very strong correlation to lecture question scores (Pearson r = 0.86, P = .002). Remedial measures for residents during the previous 5 years who had inadequate OTE scores were successful in improving scores (P = .002). CONCLUSIONS A structured didactic program that uses review questions to assess knowledge can be used to track acquisition of factual knowledge. Early identification of residents with deficiencies facilitates the development of individualized learning plans that result in successful remediation.
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- Michael P Platt
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A
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Akerman S, Aronson SL, Cerulli MA, Akerman M, Sultan K. Resident knowledge of colorectal cancer screening assessed by web-based survey. J Clin Med Res 2014; 6:120-6. [PMID: 24578753 PMCID: PMC3935520 DOI: 10.14740/jocmr1610w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/24/2013] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background To evaluate resident knowledge of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening guidelines and to define areas requiring attention. Methods A survey was created using three published guidelines for CRC screening. Program directors for internal medicine residency programs were contacted within the metro New York City area to have their residents participate. Results Five programs participated, and 115 responses were recorded. For the appropriate testing and interval to screen for CRC, 61/115 residents identified flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, 108/115 identified colonoscopy every 10 years, 16/115 identified double contrast barium enema (DCBE) every 5 years and only 12/115 thought CT-colography every 5 years was appropriate. Only 40/115 respondents appropriately identified fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) administered in the patient’s home annually, while fecal immunohistochemical testing (FIT) annually at home was identified by 8/115 residents. Conclusion While most residents seem knowledgeable regarding CRC screening with colonoscopy, many deficiencies remain. FOBT for screening purposes remains undervalued, and confusion about administering the test persists. The distinction between screening and prevention needs further reinforcement.
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- Stuart Akerman
- NSLIJ - Western Suffolk Gastroenterology, Bay Shore, NY, USA ; Hofstra - Northshore LIJ School of Medicine, Hempstead, NY, USA
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- Hofstra - Northshore LIJ School of Medicine, Hempstead, NY, USA ; Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Hofstra - Northshore LIJ School of Medicine, Hempstead, NY, USA ; Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Northshore Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Manhasset, NY, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Northshore Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Manhasset, NY, USA ; Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY, USA
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- Hofstra - Northshore LIJ School of Medicine, Hempstead, NY, USA ; Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Northshore Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Manhasset, NY, USA
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Manring MM, Panzo JA, Mayerson JL. A framework for improving resident research participation and scholarly output. J Surg Educ 2014; 71:8-13. [PMID: 24411416 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2013.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2013] [Revised: 06/25/2013] [Accepted: 07/19/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education requires that "faculty should encourage and support residents in scholarly activities." There are no guidelines, however, to illustrate how this should be done, and only a small number of published reports offer examples of successful efforts to spur resident research. We sought to improve our residents' participation in scholarly activities. DESIGN We describe a multifaceted program to quickly build resident scholarship at an orthopaedic department. SETTING Large academic medical center in the Midwestern United States. PARTICIPANTS An experienced medical editor was recruited to assist faculty and mentor residents in coordinating research projects and to direct publishing activity. Additional publishing requirements were added to the resident curriculum beyond those already required by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Residents were required to select a faculty research mentor to guide all research projects toward a manuscript suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. Activities were monitored by the editor and the resident coordinator. RESULTS Over 4 years, total department peer-reviewed publications increased from 33 to 163 annually. Despite a decrease in resident complement, the number of peer-reviewed publications with a resident author increased from 6 in 2009 to 53 in 2012. CONCLUSIONS The addition of an experienced medical editor, changes in program requirements, and an increased commitment to promotion of resident research across the faculty led to a dramatic increase in resident publications. Our changes may be a model for other programs that have the financial resources and faculty commitment necessary to achieve a rapid turnaround.
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- M M Manring
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
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Turk JK, Preskill F, Landy U, Rocca CH, Steinauer JE. Availability and characteristics of abortion training in US ob-gyn residency programs: a national survey. Contraception 2014; 89:271-7. [PMID: 24461206 DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2013.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2013] [Revised: 12/04/2013] [Accepted: 12/05/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the availability and characteristics of abortion training in US ob-gyn residency programs. METHODS We surveyed fourth-year residents at US residency programs by email regarding availability and type of abortion training, procedural experience and self-assessed competence in abortion skills. We conducted multivariable, ordinal logistic regression with general estimating equations to determine individual-level and resident-reported, program-level correlates of quantity of uterine evacuation procedures done during residency. RESULTS Three hundred sixty-two residents provided data, representing 161 of the 240 residency programs contacted. Access to training in elective abortion was available to most respondents: 54% reported routine training--where abortion training was routinely scheduled; 30% reported opt-in training--where training was available but not routinely integrated; and 16% reported that elective abortion training was not available. Residents in programs with routine elective abortion training and those who intended to do abortions before residency did a greater number of first-trimester manual uterine aspiration and second-trimester dilation and evacuation procedures than those without routine training. Similarly, routine, integrated training, even for indications other than elective abortion, correlated with more clinical experience (all p<.01, odds ratio and confidence interval shown below). CONCLUSION There is a strong independent relationship between routine training and greater clinical experience with uterine aspiration procedures.
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Carey JN, Rommer E, Sheckter C, Minneti M, Talving P, Wong AK, Garner W, Urata MM. Simulation of plastic surgery and microvascular procedures using perfused fresh human cadavers. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2014; 67:e42-8. [PMID: 24094541 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2013.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2013] [Revised: 08/20/2013] [Accepted: 09/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Surgical simulation models are often limited by their lack of fidelity, which hinders their essential purpose, making a better surgeon. Fresh cadaveric tissue is a superior model of simulation owing to its approximation of live tissue. One major unresolved difference between dead and live tissue is perfusion. Here, we propose a means of enhancing the fidelity of cadaveric simulation through the development of a perfused cadaveric model whereby simulation is further able to approach life-like surgery and teach one of the more technically demanding skills of plastic surgery: microsurgery. METHOD Fresh tissue human cadavers were procured according to university protocol. Perfusion was performed via cannulation of large vessels, and arterial and venous pressure was maintained by centrifugal circulation. Skin perfusion was evaluated with incisions in the perfused regions and was evaluated using indocyanine green angiography. Surgical simulations were selected to broadly evaluate applicability to plastic surgical education. RESULT Surgical simulation of 38 procedures ranging in complexity from skin excisions to microsurgical cases was performed with high priority given to the accurate simulation of clinical procedures. Flap dissections included perforator flaps, muscle flaps, and fasciocutaneous flaps. Effective perfusion was noted with ICG angiography and notable bleeding vessels. Microsurgical flap transfer was successfully performed. CONCLUSION We report the establishment of a high fidelity surgical simulation using a perfused fresh tissue model in a realistic environment akin to the operating room. We anticipate utilization of this model prior to entering the operating room will enhance surgical ability and offer a valuable resource in plastic surgical education.
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