Development of eConsult reflective learning tools for healthcare providers: a pragmatic mixed methods approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic consultation (eConsult) programs are crucial components of modern healthcare that facilitate communication between primary care providers (PCPs) and specialists. eConsults between PCPs and specialists. They also provide a unique opportunity to use real-world patient scenarios for reflective learning as part of professional development. However, tools that guide and document learning from eConsults are limited. The purpose of this study was to develop and pilot two eConsult reflective learning tools (RLTs), one for PCPs and one for specialists, for those participating in eConsults.

Methods

We performed a four-phase pragmatic mixed methods study recruiting PCPs and specialists from two public health systems located in two countries: eConsult BASE in Canad

SUBMITTER: Archibald D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9841624 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature