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An experiential interdisciplinary quality improvement education initiative
Prathibha Varkey1, M Katherine Reller, Alan Smith
1Division of Preventive and Occupational Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, MN 55905, USA. Varkey.prathibha@mayo.edu
Summary
This pilot study shows that an interdisciplinary quality improvement (QI) rotation enhanced healthcare learners' knowledge and confidence in improving patient care. The QI rotation successfully improved medication reconciliation processes in a clinic setting.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Training
Background:
- Quality improvement (QI) education is crucial for healthcare professionals.
- Interdisciplinary training fosters collaborative approaches to healthcare challenges.
- Implementing effective QI rotations in academic medical centers requires structured programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and impact of a 4-week interdisciplinary quality improvement rotation.
- To assess changes in learner knowledge and confidence regarding quality improvement.
- To determine the effectiveness of a QI project on medication reconciliation.
Main Methods:
- A 4-week experiential quality improvement rotation was conducted at an academic medical center.
- Seven learners from diverse disciplines (preventive medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, nursing) participated.
- A quality improvement project focused on enhancing medication reconciliation in a preventive medicine clinic.
Main Results:
- Learner knowledge, measured by the QI Knowledge Application Tool, significantly increased from 2.33 to 3.43 (P = .043).
- All participants reported high confidence in their ability to implement healthcare improvements.
- The QI project led to enhanced medication reconciliation processes within the clinic.
Conclusions:
- The interdisciplinary QI rotation is feasible and demonstrates potential benefits for healthcare education.
- Further research is needed to scale this educational model and assess its impact on patient outcomes.
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