A Mixed Methods Evaluation Finds Virtual Training Among Health Professions Education Trainees and Supervisors as Effective as In-Person Training.

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The COVID-19 pandemic led to a rapid adoption of telehealth technologies, particularly in terms of treatment delivery and trainee education. Prior work has found that virtual training (in which supervisors and trainees are not co-located and interact via virtual communication platforms) is well-received and supports effective supervisor/trainee working relationships. However, there is limited assessment of the effectiveness of virtual training in supporting clinical skill development or working relationships. Given the growing adoption of telehealth in health professional education, an evaluation was conducted in collaboration with the Clinical Resource Hubs (CRH), a national telehealth program within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) offering clinical training op

SUBMITTER: Yahya GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12464406 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature