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Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform

Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform

Published on: April 12, 2021

Developing a 'buddy scheme' for foundation doctors.

Rory Honney¹, Simon Rees, Tanzeem Raza

¹Department of Cardiology, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane, East Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, UK. roryhonney@doctors.org.uk

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|July 13, 2012

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A buddying program for junior doctors significantly improved their transition from medical school. Enhanced support and accessibility from senior buddies led to better integration and positive feedback, demonstrating the scheme's effectiveness.

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Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform

Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform

Published on: April 12, 2021

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Healthcare Professional Development
Transition to Practice Programs

Background:

Disruption in traditional team structures necessitates new support models for junior medical staff.
A buddying program was established for foundation trainees at Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) to aid their transition from medical school.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a newly implemented buddying program for foundation year-1 doctors (FY1s).
To identify areas for improvement in the buddying program through phased evaluation and adaptation.

Main Methods:

Phase 1 involved initial program evaluation using a 12-question survey with Likert scale components.
Improvements were identified and implemented based on Phase 1 feedback.
Phase 2 re-evaluated outcomes using the same questionnaire format to assess program changes.

Main Results:

Significantly more FY1s in Phase 2 reported benefiting from their FY2 buddy (68% vs. 17%, p=0.0025).
FY1s in Phase 2 perceived buddies as more accessible (89% vs. 24%, p=0.0001) and felt a better rapport was established (84% vs. 31%, p=0.002).
Initiation of contact by the FY2 buddy increased significantly in Phase 2 (90% vs. 43%, p=0.02), with more face-to-face meetings (68% vs. 29%, p=0.09).

Conclusions:

The revised buddy scheme was effective, well-received, and improved upon previous models.
Continuous evaluation and adaptation are crucial for the success of such support programs.
The organizing committee's oversight contributed to the program's enhanced effectiveness.