Implementing an established musculoskeletal educational curriculum in a new context: a study of effectiveness and feasibility.

ABSTRACT: Background: Musculoskeletal (MSK) problems are common, yet many primary care (PC) providers feel inadequately trained to manage these conditions. Previous studies describe successful MSK educational innovations at single sites, but none have reported on subsequent attempts to replicate or adapt these innovations to new contexts. This article presents a study of a national Veterans Affairs MSK training program modified to fit an existing PC educational program.Objectives: (1) To evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of an adapted MSK curriculum in a new context. (2) To provide a model for adaptation studies in health professions education.Design: A national MSK shoulder and knee curriculum was adapted for San Francisco VA PC trainees, which included a small-group workshop and workplace

SUBMITTER: Pearson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7241557 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature