Bridging the educational gap: a pilot study of integrating patient-reported outcome into orthopedic residency training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient-reported outcome (PRO) is vital for assessing treatment efficacy, yet they have not been systematically incorporated into most medical curricula. This pilot study evaluated the feasibility and impact of a PRO curriculum on orthopedic and joint surgery residents' knowledge and attitudes.

Methods

Fifty orthopedic and joint surgery resident trainees undergoing standardized training at a teaching hospital from January 2025 to May 2025 were divided into two groups: the PRO teaching reform experimental group (Experimental group) and the traditional model teaching group (Control group). The PRO teaching reform experimental group (n = 25) received a structured PRO curriculum alongside standard training, while the traditional model teaching group (n =

SUBMITTER: Huang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12815863 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature