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A Focus on Feedback: Improving Learner Engagement and Faculty Delivery of Feedback in Hospital Medicine
Kheyandra D Lewis1, Aarti Patel2, Joseph O Lopreiato3
1Section of Hospital Medicine, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, 160 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA.
Abstract:
Feedback is an integral part of medical education. However, there is great variation of training and effectiveness of feedback delivery, especially in the inpatient setting. The unique learning environment provided in hospital medicine allows teachers the opportunity to provide feedback on learner performance under several longitudinal observations in areas such as direct patient care, procedural tasks, and interdisciplinary team leadership skills. Most important, feedback should occur on more than one occasion to truly empower change in knowledge, attitude, and skills. This article aims to provide the reader with foundational theories on feedback and strategies to use best practices for delivery.
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