Education research - Understanding the factors involved in inpatient communication for orthopedic trainees.

ABSTRACT:

Background

"Interpersonal and Communication Skills" (ICS) is a core competency set forth by the ACGME. No structured curriculum exists to train orthopedics residents in ICS.

Methods

Twenty-four out of thirty-five orthopedics residents completed the survey (69%). The survey had the following domains: [1] Demographics, [2] Communication Needs/Goals, and [3] Communication Barriers.

Results

Eighty-three percent of respondents wanted to improve their communication skills and their patient's experience. Interns-PGY4s wanted to improve on similar specific communication skills. All residents desired training in conflict management.

Conclusion

There is a need among orthopedics residents for a communication skills curriculum early in residency training, specifically in c

SUBMITTER: Daniel D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8632834 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature