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Improving residents' breastfeeding assessment skills: a problem-based workshop.
J C Haughwout1, A R Eglash, M B Plane
1Department of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin, 777 South Mills Street, Madison, WI 53715, USA.
Family Practice
|December 20, 2000
Summary
A problem-based breastfeeding workshop significantly improved resident diagnostic skills and confidence in managing common breastfeeding issues. This training enhanced clinical performance in areas like latch, sore nipples, and milk supply assessment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Lactation Support
- Family Medicine
Background:
- Limited resident knowledge regarding common breastfeeding challenges is a known issue.
- Effective management of breastfeeding problems requires specialized skills.
- Gaps in resident education can impact patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a problem-based, interactive breastfeeding workshop.
- To determine if the workshop improves resident skill levels in managing breastfeeding problems.
- To assess the impact on resident confidence and diagnostic accuracy.
Main Methods:
- Two groups of family medicine residents participated: intervention and control.
- Pre- and post-intervention Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and questionnaires were administered.
- The intervention group received a 4.5-hour interactive workshop with expert consultation and standardized patients.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed significantly improved OSCE scores in assessing position, latch, and sore nipples.
- Residents in the intervention group demonstrated high accuracy in diagnosing sore nipples and low milk supply.
- A significant increase in resident confidence in breastfeeding problem-solving was observed post-intervention.
Conclusions:
- An interactive, problem-based workshop is a feasible method for residency training.
- This educational approach enhances residents' clinical diagnostic skills for breastfeeding issues.
- The workshop improves residents' comfort and competence in addressing breastfeeding challenges.