A Case-Based Critical Care Curriculum for Internal Medicine Residents Addressing Social Determinants of Health.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Graduate medical education on social determinants of health (SDOH) is limited. Residents often directly care for vulnerable populations at safety-net hospitals, yet curricula thus far are based in the ambulatory setting.

Methods

We developed a case-based curriculum integrating SDOH with critical care topics to standardize knowledge and improve skills and attitudes of internal medicine residents working with these patients. We conducted a needs assessment, identified systematic social risk domains, and modified a published curriculum to develop the content. Case-based discussions were conducted weekly in the medical intensive care unit, while knowledge, attitudes, and skills were assessed daily during multidisciplinary rounds. A 360-degree assessment was complete

SUBMITTER: Ramadurai D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8015637 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature