Direct Observation: Assessing Orthopaedic Trainee Competence in the Ambulatory Setting
Direct Observation: Assessing Orthopaedic Trainee Competence in the Ambulatory Setting
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DOI:
10.5435/jaaos-d-15-00401
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发表时间:
2016-09-01
影响因子:
3.2
通讯作者:
Egol, Kenneth A.
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作者:
Phillips, Donna P.;Zuckerman, Joseph D.;Egol, Kenneth A.
The Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education requires that residency programs teach and assess trainees in six core competencies. Assessments are imperative to determine trainee competence and to ensure that excellent care is provided to all patients. A structured, direct observation program is feasible for assessing nontechnical core competencies and providing trainees with immediate constructive feedback. Direct observation of residents in the outpatient setting by trained faculty allows assessment of each core competency. Checklists are used to document residents' basic communication skills, clinical reasoning, physical examination methods, and medical record keeping. Faculty concerns regarding residents' professionalism, medical knowledge, fatigue, or ability to self-assess are tracked. Serial observations allow for the reinforcement and/or monitoring of skills and attitudes identified as needing improvement. Residents who require additional coaching are identified early in training. Progress in educational milestones is, recorded, allowing an individualized educational program that ensures that future orthopaedic surgeons excel across all domains of medical and surgical competence.