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ABSTRACT: A novel approach to needs assessment in curriculum development: going beyond consensus methods

BACKGROUND: Needs assessment should be the starting point for curriculum development. In medical education, expert opinion and consensus methods are commonly employed. AIM: This paper showcases a more practice-grounded needs assessment approach. METHODS: A mixed-methods approach, incorporating a national survey, practice audit, and expert consensus, was developed and piloted in thrombosis medicine; Phase 1: National

ABSTRACT: How do physicians and trainers experience outcome-based education in “Rational prescribing”?

BACKGROUND: Continuing medical education (CME) is compulsory in Iran, but has shown limitations in terms of educational style and format. Outcome-based education (OBE) has been proposed internationally to create links to physicians' actual practices. We designed an outcome-based educational intervention for general physicians in primary care (GPs). Positive outcomes on GPs'

ABSTRACT: Effects of 2 educational interventions on the management of hypertensive patients in primary health care

INTRODUCTION: Experimental studies on the effectiveness of educational interventions to improve patient care are scarce, especially for low-resources settings. This study investigated the effects of 2 educational interventions on the treatment of hypertensive patients in primary health care in Brazil. METHODS: Forty-one physicians were randomly assigned either to an "active educational intervention" (21

ABSTRACT: Adherence to Prescription Opioid Monitoring Guidelines among Residents and Attending Physicians in the Primary Care Setting

OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare adherence to opioid prescribing guidelines and potential opioid misuse in patients of resident vs attending physicians.DESIGN:Retrospective cross-sectional study.SETTING:Large primary care practice at a safety net hospital in New England.SUBJECTS:Patients 18-89 years old, with at least one visit to the primary care clinic

ABSTRACT: A new age approach to an age old problem: using simulation to teach geriatric medicine to medical students

BACKGROUND: simulation-based teaching is increasingly used in medical education, but no studies have evaluated its impact on learning in geriatric medicine. We developed and delivered a simulation teaching session on delirium, falls, elder abuse and breaking bad news. Simulation mannequins, professional role-players and simulated clinical documentation were all incorporated into scenarios.