A Foundation Programme educational placement in peri-operative medicine for older people: mixed methods evaluation

Anaesthesia
A RogersonJ K Dhesi

Abstract

We established an innovative Foundation placement in peri-operative medicine for older patients in response to the need for training in 'whole patient' medicine and the challenge of fewer Foundation doctors in acute surgical roles. The placement and underpinning curriculum were co-designed with junior doctors and other clinical stakeholders. This resulted in a modular design offering acute and community experience and dedicated quality improvement project time. To evaluate the placement we used a mixed methods study based on Kirkpatrick's model of workplace learning. Level 1 (trainee reaction) was evaluated using Job Evaluation Study Tool questionnaires and nominal group technique. Levels 2 and 3 (trainee learning/behaviour) were assessed using a Likert-style survey mapped to curriculum objectives, e-portfolio completion, nominal group technique and documentation of completed quality improvement projects and oral/poster presentations. Sixty-eight foundation trainees underwent the new placement. A similar-sized 'control' sample (n = 57) of surgical Foundation trainees within the same Trust was recruited. The trainees in the peri-operative placement attained both generic Foundation and specific peri-operative curriculum competenc...Continue Reading

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Nov 17, 2019·Clinical Medicine : Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London·Sarah BarberJugdeep K Dhesi
Mar 26, 2021·Clinical Medicine : Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London·Tessa O'HalloranJugdeep K Dhesi

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