How we implemented a classroom-based educational intervention for ward-based diabetes care.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Endocrinology
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Increasing numbers of adult inpatients have diabetes.
• Junior doctors need enhanced training to manage these patients effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the impact of a targeted educational intervention on junior doctors' management of hospitalized diabetes patients.
• To improve knowledge, skills, and confidence in diabetes care among junior doctors.

Main Methods:

• A one-hour, classroom-based educational intervention was delivered to 242 junior doctors.
• Learning objectives were aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy, using active learning methods.
• Intervention design included structured content and integrated refinement processes.

Main Results:

• A 49% reduction in insulin prescription errors was observed post-intervention.
• Junior doctors reported increased confidence in delivering diabetes care.
• Qualitative feedback highlighted positive reception of interactive design and facilitator engagement.

Conclusions:

• Classroom-based training can effectively improve the clinical management of hospitalized diabetes patients.
• Well-designed educational content and robust evaluation are crucial for impactful medical training.