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Reflective practice as a tool to teach digital professionalism.
Justin W Kung1, Ronald L Eisenberg, Priscilla J Slanetz
1Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA 02215, USA. jkung@bidmc.harvard.edu
Academic Radiology
|October 3, 2012
Summary
This study highlights the effectiveness of reflective, case-based sessions in enhancing digital professionalism among radiology residents. The training improved awareness of online conduct, patient privacy, and professional social media use.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
- Professionalism in Medicine
Background:
- Digital professionalism is crucial in postgraduate medical training.
- Radiology residents require specific education on online conduct and patient privacy.
- Integrating digital professionalism into curricula is an emerging trend.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a reflective, case-based session on digital professionalism for radiology residents.
- To increase residents' awareness of appropriate online behavior and patient confidentiality.
- To assess the impact of the session on residents' understanding and future actions regarding digital professionalism.
Main Methods:
- A small-group, reflective practice-based session was designed using radiology-specific scenarios.
- Anonymous pre- and post-session surveys were administered to radiology residents.
- Surveys assessed social media use, awareness of unprofessional online behavior, and the session's impact.
Main Results:
- Pre-session surveys indicated significant social media use and prior exposure to unprofessional content among residents.
- Post-session surveys showed residents felt the session improved their understanding of professionalism (mean 3.92/5).
- Residents reported increased awareness of protecting patient privacy (3.92/5) and a greater commitment to professional social media use (4.00/5).
Conclusions:
- Reflective, case-based sessions are favorably viewed by residents for improving digital professionalism.
- These sessions effectively educate residents on avoiding unprofessional online interactions.
- The study suggests reflective practice is a valuable method for teaching digital professionalism in medical education.
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