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Introducing quality improvement teaching into general practice undergraduate placements.
Ben Jackson1, Rumbidzai Chandauka1, Pirashanthie Vivekananda-Schmidt1
1a Medical Education , University of Sheffield , Sheffield , UK.
Summary
Medical schools face challenges integrating quality improvement (QI) projects into general practice placements. Key barriers include insufficient curriculum time and tutor confidence, hindering authentic student participation in QI initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- General Practice Training
Background:
- Quality Improvement (QI) skills are essential for future medical practice.
- Regulatory bodies mandate QI involvement for doctors.
- Integrating QI into undergraduate medical education presents unique challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the curriculum development for incorporating quality improvement projects in fourth-year medical students' general practice placements.
- To identify and address barriers to authentic student participation in QI projects.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a 'Plan-Do-Study-Act' framework for curriculum development.
- Employed reflective discussion to analyze learning experiences.
- Identified key barriers through practical implementation.
Main Results:
- Significant barriers identified include limited curriculum time for authentic QI projects.
- Lack of confidence among placement tutors to support student QI initiatives was a major obstacle.
- The current curriculum structure may not adequately facilitate genuine QI project engagement.
Conclusions:
- Addressing curriculum structure and tutor support is crucial for effective QI integration.
- Recommendations are provided to overcome identified barriers in undergraduate QI education.
- Enhancing QI project opportunities will better prepare future doctors for clinical practice.
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