Breast care problems on call: training residents to manage effectively

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Radiology
• Breast Imaging

Background:

• On-call radiology residents face challenges managing breast imaging emergencies.
• Resident confidence and knowledge are crucial for effective emergency care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess challenges in breast imaging emergency management for residents.
• To determine if educational interventions enhance resident confidence and knowledge.

Main Methods:

• Surveys assessed resident comfort and knowledge of breast imaging emergencies.
• Structured educational interventions were developed and implemented.
• Pre- and post-intervention surveys evaluated intervention effectiveness.

Main Results:

• 91.7% of residents reported increased comfort after interventions.
• Average resident knowledge scores improved significantly from 40% to 68% (p < 0.0001).

Conclusions:

• On-call breast imaging emergency management is stressful for residents.
• Targeted educational tools significantly boost resident confidence and knowledge.
• Addressing knowledge deficits improves resident preparedness for breast imaging emergencies.