scholarly journals A Web-Based Survey of Residents’ Views on Advocating with Patients for a Healthy Built Environment in Canada

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Matthew Cruickshank ◽  
Marcus Law
Keyword(s):  
Family Medicine ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Physician’S Role ◽  
University Of Toronto ◽  
The Family ◽  
Physician's Role ◽  
Family Medicine Residents

Purpose. To determine family medicine residents’ perceived knowledge and attitudes towards the built environment and their responsibility for health advocacy and to identify their perceived educational needs and barriers to patient education and advocacy. Methods. A web-based survey was conducted in Canada with University of Toronto family medicine residents. Data were analyzed descriptively. Results. 93% agreed or strongly agreed that built environment significantly impacts health. 64% thought educating patients on built environment is effective disease prevention; 52% considered this a role of family physicians. 78% reported that advocacy for built environment is effective disease prevention; 56% perceived this to be the family physician’s role. 59% reported being knowledgeable to discuss how a patient’s environment may affect his/her health; 35% reported being knowledgeable to participate in community discussions on built environment. 78% thought education would help with integration into practice. Inadequate time (92%), knowledge (73%), and remuneration (54%) were barriers. Conclusions. While residents perceived value in education and advocacy as disease prevention strategies and acknowledged the importance of a healthy built environment, they did not consider advocacy towards this the family physician’s role. Barrier reduction and medical education may contribute to improved advocacy, ultimately improving physical activity levels and patient health outcomes.

scholarly journals Knowledge Level of the Family Medicine Residents and Specialists about Asymptomatic Bacteriuria during Pregnancy

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Murat Çevik ◽  
İzzet Göker Küçük ◽  
Utku Eser ◽  
Kurtulus Ongel
Keyword(s):  
Family Medicine ◽  
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Medicine Residents

scholarly journals Assessing Family Medicine Residents’ Communication Skills in Oman Using the Communication Assessment Tool: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Family Medicine ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Communication Assessment ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Medicine Residents

Objective: Primary care physicians are the first means of access to further healthcare services and act as a doorkeeper for different specialties at the secondary and tertiary levels; thus, communication skills are one of the most vital skills to be taught to residents in the family medicine specialty. This study aimed to evaluate the communication skills of family medicine residents in Oman from the perspective of their patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed at the Family and Community Medicine Clinic of Sultan Qaboos University Hospital as well as various Ministry of Health training health centers in Muscat, Oman. An Arabic version of the validated 14-item Communication Assessment Tool (CAT) was used to evaluate patients’ perceptions regarding the communication skills of family medicine residents at the end of their consultation. Data were collected between September 2020 and May 2021 from 602 patients who received care or interacted with 60 residents from the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) Family Medicine Residency Program at different residency levels. Results: The mean percentage of CAT items rated as excellent was 73.8%. The item “Treated me with respect” was most commonly rated as excellent (84.2%), whilst the item "Involved me in decisions as much as I wanted" was least frequently rated as excellent (62.0%). Various factors were found to significantly affect CAT rating, including residency level, type of clinic, number of times seeing the same resident, and the patient's education level. In contrast, other factors such as time of consultation, the gender of either the resident or the patient, and the nationality of the patient did not affect CAT rating. Conclusion: Some areas of weakness especially with the item "encouraged me to ask questions" and involved me in decisions as much as I wanted" identified in the communication skills of OMSB family medicine residents. These findings are comparable with those reported by similar studies worldwide.

scholarly journals Teaching Shared Decision Making to Family Medicine Residents: A Descriptive Study of a Web-Based Tutorial

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. e17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maxime Dion ◽  
Ndeye Thiab Diouf ◽  
Hubert Robitaille ◽  
Stéphane Turcotte ◽  
Rhéda Adekpedjou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Shared Decision Making ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Shared Decision ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Family Medicine Residents

scholarly journals Improving Hierarchical Condition Category Coding by Family Medicine Residents Using a Web-Based, Interactive Module

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-222
Author(s):  
Stuart Zeltzer ◽  
Monique Vanderhoof ◽  
Brian Garvey
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Clinical Communication ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Knowledge Question ◽  
Junior Residents ◽  
Family Medicine Residents ◽  
Hierarchical Condition Category

Background and Objectives: The proper documentation of Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) codes is essential for risk-adjusted reimbursement, chart accuracy, and clinical communication within primary care, but represents a significant training gap in resident education. Our goal was to improve the understanding and confidence level of family medicine residents with HCC coding during outpatient primary care visits. Methods: We developed and distributed a web-based, interactive module to family medicine residents at our academic institution. We assessed module impact through pre- and postsurveys focusing on knowledge, confidence, and experience with HCC coding. Results: Twenty-eight of 48 preeducation surveys were returned (response rate of 58%), including 16 junior (PGY-1-2) and 12 senior (PGY-3-4) residents. A majority of residents answered each HCC knowledge question correctly. Median baseline confidence with HCC coding for all respondents was 4 (interquartile range [IQR]: 2, 6; scale 0-10; 10=most confident): senior residents 6 (IQR: 5, 7) versus junior residents 2 (IQR: 2, 4). Forty-six percent of respondents noted some previous education on HCC codes, including 75% of senior vs 25% of junior residents. Twenty-six residents completed the educational module. Posttest surveys (n=5, response rate: 19%) demonstrated median confidence of 7 (IQR: 4, 8.5). Conclusions: Family medicine residents displayed a high degree of knowledge but low confidence with HCC coding. Posteducation surveys suggest the possibility of a positive impact of our e-module, though further intervention roll out and data collection are needed to evaluate this effect.

A Description of a Pharmacotherapy Curriculum in a University-Based Family Medicine Program

1992 ◽  
Vol 26 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 991-994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn K. Bucci ◽  
Keith A. Frey
Keyword(s):  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Family Medicine Residency ◽  
Local Schools ◽  
Rational Drug ◽  
The Family ◽  
Comprehensive Curriculum ◽  
Family Medicine Residents

OBJECTIVE: To describe the methods by which a family medicine residency program implements a pharmacotherapy curriculum. The goal of the curriculum is to teach family medicine residents the principles of rational drug therapy. SETTING: A university-based family medicine residency program. TEACHING STRATEGIES: Specific learning objectives are discussed and the following teaching strategies are expanded upon: (1) monthly noon conferences; (2) a printed formulary and pharmacotherapy handbook; (3) a pharmacy and therapeutics committee; (4) policy statements for drug representatives and use of samples; (5) an on-site pharmacy; (6) quarterly newsletter, and (7) inpatient consultation coverage. PHARMACIST ROLE: The role and responsibilities of the pharmacy faculty and pharmacist(s) who implement this curriculum and the methods used to evaluate its effectiveness are also described. The availability and funding of the pharmacy faculty member can sometimes be arranged with local schools of pharmacy seeking clerkship sites. Interaction with pharmacy students also serves to enhance the educational experience of the family medicine residents. CONCLUSIONS: The family medicine program implements a comprehensive curriculum designed to teach family medicine residents the principles of rational drug therapy. The curriculum may be expanded upon as necessary, or, if the entire program is not feasible, certain elements may be extracted and applied in other institutions.

scholarly journals The family physician’s role in palliative care: Views and experiences of patients with cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-200
Author(s):  
Emilie Couchman ◽  
Heidi Lempp ◽  
Jane Naismith ◽  
Patrick White
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Physician’S Role ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
The Family ◽  
Physician's Role
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