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How Does A Structured Review Instrument Impact Learning at Resident Journal Club?
Eric So1, Christopher F Hyer2, Marcus Richardson3
1Fellow, The CORE Institute, Phoenix, AZ.
Summary
A structured review instrument (SRI) significantly improved medical residents' critical appraisal skills in journal clubs. This checklist tool enhances literature review and should be considered for all residency programs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Orthopedic Surgery Training
Background:
- Journal club article review is crucial for graduate medical education.
- A structured review instrument (SRI) aids in critical appraisal of medical literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To objectively evaluate the impact of an SRI on critical appraisal skills among foot and ankle residents.
- To assess the effectiveness of an SRI in improving resident performance in journal club article reviews.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study was conducted at two residency sites.
- Resident critical appraisal scores were measured before and after SRI implementation.
- Data were analyzed to compare pre-SRI and post-SRI assessment scores.
Main Results:
- The implementation of the SRI led to a significant improvement in resident critical appraisal scores (p < .001).
- The SRI tool demonstrated measurable improvements in the quality of literature appraisal.
- The SRI was easily implemented into existing journal club sessions.
Conclusions:
- The SRI tool is effective in enhancing critical appraisal skills in medical residents.
- SRI implementation is recommended for all residency programs to improve literature review competency.
- Further research is needed to identify specific areas where SRIs offer the most benefit.
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