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Developing non-technical ward-round skills.
Rachel Harvey1, Edward Mellanby1, Effie Dearden1
1Medical Education Directorate, Postgraduate Education Centre, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK.
Medical students face challenges with non-technical skills during clinical ward rounds. A simulated ward round improved their insight and preparedness, enhancing future doctor performance and patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Clinical Skills Training
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Junior doctors find clinical ward rounds challenging.
- Undergraduate training may not adequately prepare medical students for ward rounds.
- Non-technical skills are crucial for effective ward round performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze non-technical skill challenges faced by students during ward rounds.
- To develop a model for smoother transition from medical student to doctor.
- To improve medical students' preparedness for clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- 217 final-year medical students participated in a simulated ward round.
- Free-text responses were analyzed using template analysis.
- The analysis utilized a priori template based on Flin et al.'s non-technical skills.
Main Results:
- 97% of students reported improved insight and perceived ability in ward rounds.
- 800 learning points were identified from student feedback.
- All learning points were categorized into seven non-technical skills.
Conclusions:
- Simulated ward rounds enhance medical students' efficiency and understanding of ward round challenges.
- Improved non-technical skills can positively impact clinical performance and patient safety.
- Undergraduate medical schools should consider this model for clinical practice preparation.

