Nephrology Fellows' and Program Directors' Perceptions of Hospital Rounds in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Hospital rounds are a traditional vehicle for patient-care delivery and experiential learning for trainees. We aimed to characterize practices and perceptions of rounds in United States nephrology training programs.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

We conducted a national survey of United States nephrology fellows and program directors. Fellows received the survey after completing the 2019 National Board of Medical Examiners Nephrology In-Training Exam. Program directors received the survey at the American Society of Nephrology's 2019 Nephrology Training Program Directors' Retreat. Surveys assessed the structure and perceptions of rounds, focusing on workload, workflow, value for patient care, and fellows' clinical skill-building. Direc

SUBMITTER: Boyle SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7133138 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature