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A Curriculum for Residents to Develop Successful Quality Improvement Projects.
Claudia L Reardon1, Shane Creado2, Roderick Hafer3
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, clreardon@wisc.edu.
Summary
Psychiatry residents can successfully implement quality improvement projects after completing a dedicated curriculum. This training enhanced their knowledge and skills in quality improvement initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry Training
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- Quality improvement (QI) education is crucial for residency training.
- Limited research exists on factors contributing to successful QI projects in residency programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of a QI curriculum for psychiatry residents.
- To evaluate the impact of the curriculum on residents' project implementation and knowledge.
Main Methods:
- A QI curriculum was implemented for third-year psychiatry residents.
- The success rate of resident-led QI projects was calculated.
- Residents' knowledge and skills were assessed using the QI Knowledge Application Tool pre- and post-curriculum.
Main Results:
- 18 out of 19 (94.7%) resident QI projects were successfully implemented.
- Residents' scores on the QI Knowledge Application Tool significantly improved from 4.8 to 8.1 (P = 0.0053).
Conclusions:
- Psychiatry residents can achieve successful project implementation with appropriate resources and incentives.
- The QI curriculum effectively enhanced residents' knowledge and practical skills in quality improvement.
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