Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
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To improve domestic violence (DV) identification, management, and referral in a not-for-profit rural health network, training for health care professionals was implemented using a train-the-trainer approach, two one-hour training sessions, and dissemination of a clinical protocol. The multifaceted approach also involved modifications of emergency department medical records, distribution of office enablers, and a local public health campaign. The authors measured the effectiveness of this campaign. ⋯ A comprehensive training program for health care providers can increase their self-efficacy in responding to DV victims.
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Comparative Study
A comparison of global ratings and checklist scores from an undergraduate assessment using an anesthesia simulator.
To determine the correlation between global ratings and criterion-based checklist scores, and inter-rater reliability of global ratings and criterion-based checklist scores, in a performance assessment using an anesthesia simulator. ⋯ Inter-rater reliability was higher for checklist scores than for global ratings; however, global ratings demonstrated acceptable inter-rater reliability and may be useful for competency assessment in performance assessments using simulators.
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The authors developed a cognitive-theory-based checklist of seven important principles for teaching technical skills. They then used the checklist in a workshop for doctors who teach procedural and technical skills. Participants in the workshop found the principle-based approach to be more effective than the traditional "see one, do one, teach one" approach.