Video-based communication assessment for weight management counseling training in medical residents: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physician delivered weight management counseling (WMC) occurs infrequently and physicians report lack of training and poor self-efficacy. The purpose of this study was to develop and test the Video-based Communication Assessment (VCA) for weight management counseling (WMC) training in medical residents.

Methods

This study was a mixed methods pilot conducted in 3 phases. First, we created five vignettes based on our prior data and expert feedback, then administered the vignettes via the VCA to Internal Medicine categorical residents (n = 16) from a University Medical School. Analog patients rated responses and also provided comments. We created individualized feedback reports which residents were able to view on the VCA. Lastly, we conducted debriefing interviews w

SUBMITTER: Faro JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9795434 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature