The Use of Standardized Patient Encounters for Evaluation of a Clinical Education Program on the Development of HIV/AIDS-Related Clinical Skills

Abstract

The success of medical education is traditionally gauged by performance on written examinations. However, clinical proficiency in real-world situations is difficult to assess by written examinations alone. We developed a novel evaluation tool to measure the development of HIV-specific clinical skills using Standardized Patient Encounters (SPEs). Trainees were evaluated at baseline and after an HIV clinical training module by (1) self-reported confidence with HIV-specific clinical skills and (2) performance assessments using SPEs. Case scenarios were designed to incorporate unique issues associated with HIV that may present to a primary care provider. SPEs were scored based on written documentation including problem list and plan as well as a review of the videotapes by HIV specialists evaluating key elements of clinical skills and decision making. Improvements were noted in multiple facets of the encounters. The use of SPEs enables evaluation of clinical training interventions on the development of HIV-related clinical skill sets.     

Electromagnetic Navigated Versus Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty—A Five-Year Follow-Up of a Single-Blind Randomized Control Trial

BackgroundThe objective of this study is to provide the 5-year follow-up results of a randomized study comparing conventional versus electromagnetic computer navigated total knee arthroplasty.MethodsAnalysis of 127 patients (66 navigated and 61 conventional surgeries) was performed from a prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Patient-reported outcome measures were collected at 5 years after surgery and compared with previously published 1-year clinical outcomes. Five-year surgical revision rates were collated and compared between intervention groups.ResultsOverall, there have been continued improvements in the clinical scores of patients in both groups when compared with clinical data at 1 year; however, at 5 years, there is no statistical difference in any of the patient-reported outcome measures between conventional and navigated surgery. Interestingly, improved implant survivorship was observed in the navigated (0% revision rate) compared with the conventional group (4.9% all-cause revision rate).ConclusionElectromagnetic computer navigated technology produces similar clinical outcomes compared with traditional surgery. Further work is required to monitor implant survivorship, and clinical outcomes with long-term follow-up, to determine the cost effectiveness of this technology.     

“厚薄”教学理念在病理教学中的应用研究

病理学理论课教学是灌输病理学基础知识的基本手段,是医学教育的关键组成部分,普遍应用LBL教学模式。如何让传统病理学理论教学模式从被动灌输方式转化为主动学习的过程,充分调动教学双方的内在动机,拓展学生的思维能力,这是病理学理论教学研究的重要内容。文章尝试"把书读厚及把书读薄"的教学思想有效应用到病理学教学中,通过引入"思维导图"优化相关教学内容;结合双师型培训机制,灵活做到将病理学"教薄教厚";积极创建网络互动平台,提升学生的动手操作能力,实现把病理学"学薄学厚"。     

情景模拟和PBL教学法在内分泌科临床教学中的应用

目的探讨情景模拟和PBL教学在内分泌科临床教学实践中的应用效果。方法选取内分泌科实习的医学生90例为研究对象,2017年9月—2018年2月的30名学生编入A组,采用传统方法进行带教;2018年3月—2018年8月的30名学生编入B组,在传统教学基础上,联合PBL教学;2018年9月—2019年2月的30名学生编入C组,在传统教学基础上,联合情景模拟教学,观察3组教学效果。结果B组和C组理论成绩均高于A组(P<0.05),B和C组理论成绩差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。B组和C组技能操作成绩均高于A组(P<0.05),技能操作考试成绩C组高于B组(P<0.05)。B组和C组学生学习兴趣明显高于A组(P<0.05)。结论在传统教学基础上增加情景模拟和PBL教学,能明显增加学生兴趣,提高学习主动性,提高理论成绩和技能操作能力。     

临床教师职业倦怠的相关影响因素分析

目的探讨职业倦怠的主要影响因素及与教学质量的相关性。方法对97名参与临床教学的医护人员进行调查,分析职业倦怠现状、影响因素,及职业倦怠与教学质量的相关性。结果97名临床教师中,存在轻度倦怠41例(42.27%),中度倦怠23例(23.71%),重度倦怠9例(9.28%),合计共有73名临床教师存在职业倦怠(75.26%)。女性情感耗竭维度得分高于男性(P<0.05)。不同职称者情感耗竭、人格解体和成就感降低3个维度得分均差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示:婚姻状况和职称为职业倦怠的风险因素(P<0.05)。轻度倦怠与重度倦怠者社会支持利用度得分差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。Spearman等级相关分析结果显示:职业倦怠程度与教学质量评议分数无相关性(P>0.05),职称与教学质量评议分数有正相关关系(P<0.05)。结论临床教师职业倦怠强度与职称、婚姻状况有关。临床教师职称与教学质量正相关。     

Acute Neurofunctional Effects of Escitalopram in Pediatric Anxiety: A Double-Blind,Placebo-Controlled Trial

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Science to Practice: IT Solutions to Drive Standardized Report Recommendations for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surveillance

Inadequate imaging surveillance has been identified as the most significant contributor to abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture. Radiologists can contribute value to patient care and reduce morbidity and mortality related to AAA by incorporating evidence-based management recommendations from the ACR and Society of Vascular Surgery into their report impression. The challenges lie in achieving 100% radiologist compliance to incorporate the recommendations and ensuring that the patient is notified by their provider, the follow-up examination is scheduled, and the patient returns for an imaging test that may be scheduled 3 to 5 years in the future. To address these barriers, radiology quality and informatics leads have harnessed IT solutions to facilitate integration of content, communication of results, and patient follow-up.