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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

  • A mandatory quality improvement (QI) education program was implemented for Foundation Year 1 (FY1) doctors.
  • The program aimed to fulfill curriculum requirements and its effectiveness was evaluated through participant perceptions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a mandatory QI education program on FY1 doctors' knowledge, attitudes, and motivation.
  • To gather perceptions to refine the QI education program for future iterations.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental design was employed, comparing data before and after the intervention.
  • Self-rating questionnaires measured changes in knowledge and motivation.
  • Comparison data were collected from the previous year's FY1 cohort.

Main Results:

  • QI knowledge significantly increased post-intervention.
  • However, participants showed decreased motivation to complete projects and less positive attitudes towards them.
  • Doctors perceived QI projects as less important for professional development and less likely to generate long-term positive change.

Conclusions:

  • While the QI program successfully delivered theoretical and experiential learning, mandatory participation may reduce junior doctors' innovative drive.
  • The mandatory nature risks turning QI initiatives into a superficial 'tick-box' exercise.
  • Refinement is needed to maintain the intrinsic value and engagement of QI education for junior doctors.