"Should I Say Something?": A Simulation Curriculum on Addressing Lapses in Professionalism to Improve Patient Safety.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Medical students may witness lapses in professionalism but lack tools to effectively address such episodes. Current professionalism curricula lack opportunities to practice communication skills in addressing professionalism lapses.

Methods

We designed a simulation curriculum to introduce professionalism expectations, provide communication tools using elements of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality TeamSTEPPS program, and address observed professionalism lapses involving patient safety in hierarchical patient care teams. Students were surveyed on knowledge, skills, and attitude regarding professionalism before, immediately after, and 6 months after participation.

Results

Of 253 students, 70 (28%) completed baseline and immediate postsurveys, and

SUBMITTER: Flier LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10713868 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature