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Virtual Adaptation of Resident I-PASS Training Session During COVID-19.
Rouse, Michael T; Abebe, Abebe M; Naylor, David G; Gibson, Cheryl A.
  • Rouse MT; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.
  • Abebe AM; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.
  • Naylor DG; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.
  • Gibson CA; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.
Kans J Med ; 15: 215-217, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1912367
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Effective communication during the patient handoff process is critical for ensuring patient safety. At our academic medical center, first-year interns complete hand-off training before starting clinical rotations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a virtual handoff training for residents as an alternative to in-person sessions due to limitations imposed by COVID-19.

Methods:

Fifty residents were administered pre/post surveys to gauge the helpfulness of the training for clinical practice, familiarity and confidence in providing a hand-off, and whether they would recommend the virtual format for incoming interns. Additionally, faculty rated the virtual form of the hand-off activity, made comparisons to in-person sessions, and assessed the helpfulness of the session for residents in clinical practice.

Results:

Forty-four residents (88%) and 11 faculty (85%) completed surveys. After the training session, residents who received instruction and feedback reported significant improvements in familiarity with the hand-off tool and confidence in their hand-off abilities (both p < 0.001). Both residents and faculty were satisfied with the virtual format of hand-off training. Most faculty felt the virtual platform was comparable to in-person sessions and would recommend ongoing use of the virtual platform when in-person sessions were not possible.

Conclusions:

Teaching hospitals mandate resident training to include strategies for a uniform hand-off method to avoid medical errors. Adaptation to a virtual platform can be a successful instruction strategy, allowing for didactic and interactive sessions with direct faculty observation and feedback.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Kans J Med Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Kans J Med Year: 2022 Document Type: Article