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Transformative learning in a professional development course aimed at addressing disruptive physician behavior: a

Charles P Samenow1, Linda L M Worley, Ron Neufeld

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|November 21, 2012
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Summary

Disruptive physician behavior negatively impacts patient safety and learning environments. A professional development program using transformative learning principles successfully promoted behavior change in an academic physician.

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Published on: August 5, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Professional Development
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Disruptive physician behavior poses risks to patient safety and academic medical centers.
  • Managing disruptive behavior is challenging due to physicians' valued clinical expertise.
  • Such behavior negatively affects the learning environment and staff interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case study on managing disruptive physician behavior.
  • To outline a curriculum for behavior change using transformative learning.
  • To explore strategies for promoting professional conduct in academic physicians.

Main Methods:

  • A composite case study of an academic physician in a professional development program.
  • Application of transformative learning principles to curriculum design.
  • Incorporation of critical examination, experiential exercises, reflection, and feedback.

Main Results:

  • The curriculum facilitated the learning and practice of new behaviors.
  • Physician's assumptions were critically examined in a safe group setting.
  • The physician demonstrated improved professional behavior upon returning to practice.

Conclusions:

  • Transformative learning is effective for addressing disruptive physician behavior.
  • A structured professional development program with feedback is crucial for behavior change.
  • Interventions can improve patient safety and the learning environment in academic medical centers.