A Simulation-Based Workshop to Improve Residents' Collaborative Clinical Practice

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Healthcare Simulation
• Interprofessional Practice

Background:

• Graduate medical education emphasizes systems-based practice, including quality care advocacy and error prevention.
• Diabetes in pregnancy requires interdisciplinary and interprofessional care for optimal outcomes.
• Gaps in care quality for diabetes in pregnancy necessitate improved training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To enhance collaborative practice, clinical knowledge, and judgment among residents.
• To address identified care quality gaps in managing diabetes in pregnancy.
• To foster interprofessional education and teamwork.

Main Methods:

• A simulation workshop with 4 stations: ultrasound, glycemic control, hyperglycemic emergencies, and macrosomia.
• Participants included residents and students from nursing, pharmacy, and sonography.
• Clinical knowledge and attitudes were assessed pre- and post-workshop, with follow-ups at 3 and 6-7 months.

Main Results:

• Resident clinical knowledge scores increased significantly over time (56.4% to 68.1%).
• Participants reported positive attitudes toward interprofessional education.
• High overall satisfaction was reported by workshop attendees.

Conclusions:

• Simulation workshops effectively improve resident knowledge in managing diabetes in pregnancy.
• Interprofessional training enhances residents' attitudes toward collaborative practice.
• This approach demonstrates a scalable method for improving care for pregnant patients with diabetes.