Education research - Understanding the factors involved in inpatient communication for orthopedic trainees. (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Daniel, Drew; Avedian, Raffi; Johnson, Tyler; Michaud, John B.; Weimer-Elder, Barbette; Kline, Merisa; Nassar, Aussama K.
• Is Part Of: Annals of medicine and surgery. Volume 72(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Resident education -- Communication -- Relationship-centered care -- Needs assessment; ICNAS Inpatient Communication Needs Assessment Survey -- RCC Relationship-Centered Care -- PGY Post-Graduate Year -- ICS Interpersonal and Communication Skills -- ACGME Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education -- EMR Electronic Medical Record; Surgery -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; General Surgery -- Periodicals; Education, Medical -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.103079
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2049-0801

Abstract

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 conflict management. Highlights: In procedural training programs (including Orthopedics), there is less focus on non-technical skills acquisition. When surveyed, 83% of orthopedic trainees perceived a need to improve their communication skills. All orthopedic trainees wanted training in conflict management.