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Improving medical grand rounds: recommendations
Thomas J Van Hoof1, Robert J Monson, Gibran T Majdalany
1University of Connecticut School of Nursing, 231 Glenbrook Road, Unit 2026, Storrs, CT 06269-2026, USA. tom.vanhoof@uconn.edu
Background:
The literature provides increasing evidence on how continuing medical education (CME) programs can change provider behavior and improve patient outcomes. Few authors discuss the application of those findings on a relatively common CME activity--grand rounds. Two recent publications about a case study of Medical Grand Rounds provide such an opportunity.
Discussion:
Multiple opportunities exist to improve Medical Grand Rounds across each of five evidence-based practices of effective CME: needs assessment, multifaceted intervention strategy, sequencing, interaction, and commitment to change. Planners, presenters, and participants each have a distinct and important role in improving Medical Grand Rounds.
Conclusion:
This article identifies important opportunities for planners, presenters, and participants to improve Medical Grand Rounds as a vehicle for changing provider behavior and improving patient outcomes.
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