Effectiveness of an Interprofessional and Multidisciplinary Musculoskeletal Training Program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Musculoskeletal (MSK) problems are common, and a recent US Bone and Joint Initiative calls for new models of education and professional collaboration. Evidence of feasibility and acceptability of innovative methods are needed.

Objective

We assessed if an experimental immersion interdisciplinary MSK curriculum would be acceptable to residents from different specialties, be feasible within existing rotations, and be effective in strengthening clinical skills.

Methods

Through funding from the Veterans Affairs Office of Academic Affiliations and the Office of Specialty Care, we developed a Center of Excellence in MSK Care and Education. A core element is the monthly MSK Education Week, which teaches skills and provides opportunities to apply these in clinical s

SUBMITTER: Battistone MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4936859 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature