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Brief report: Trainee provider perceptions of group visits
Kimberly S Davis1, Kathryn M Magruder, Yan Lin
1Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA. davisks@musc.edu
Journal of General Internal Medicine
|May 12, 2006
Summary
Observing group visits significantly improved medical trainees' perceptions of this healthcare delivery method. Post-observation surveys showed enhanced views on group visits after trainees experienced at least one session.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Services Research
- Primary Care
Background:
- Group visits are an innovative healthcare delivery model.
- Understanding trainee perceptions is crucial for adopting new models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of observing group visits on trainees' views.
- Assessing group visits as a viable health care delivery method.
Main Methods:
- Thirty-two internal medicine trainees observed 1-4 group visits.
- Trainees completed pre- and post-observation surveys (PPOS, GVQ).
Main Results:
- No significant changes in patient-centered vs. provider-centered orientation (PPOS).
- Significantly improved perceptions of group visits post-observation (GVQ, P<.0001).
Conclusions:
- Observing group visits positively influences trainee perceptions.
- Group visits are perceived more favorably by trainees after direct observation.