Interruptions to Attending Physician Rounds and Their Effect on Resident Education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Daily attending rounds (AR) are a cornerstone of teaching and patient care in academic health centers. Interruptions in health care are common and can cause increased risk of errors, incomplete work, and decreased decision-making accuracy. Interruptions to AR may diminish a trainee's capacity to learn and retain information.

Objective

We characterized and quantified interruptions that occur during AR.

Methods

We used a mixed-methods design combining a prospective observational study with a qualitative study. AR were observed January to March 2020 to characterize interruptions, followed by semi-structured interviews with the observed physicians to elucidate the effect of interruptions on workflow and the educational value of rounds.

Results

The

SUBMITTER: Armendariz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8054601 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature