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Goal-Setting on a Geriatric Medicine Rotation: A Pilot Study.
Jillian Alston1, Evelyn Cheung1, Dov Gandell1
1Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development
|February 18, 2020
Summary
A pilot goal-setting intervention in Geriatric Medicine showed that while adherence was limited, specific learning goals were created. Future efforts should enforce completion and include coaching for better results.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Geriatric Medicine
- Professional Development
Background:
- Formal goal-setting is recognized for enhancing performance and educational experiences.
- A standardized goal-setting intervention was implemented for residents during a Geriatric Medicine rotation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of a goal-setting intervention in Geriatric Medicine.
- To identify required resources and implementation barriers for the intervention.
- To analyze the content and quality of learning goals set by residents.
Main Methods:
- A pilot goal-setting intervention involved providing a goal-setting form at the rotation's start and reviewing it at the end.
- Residents provided anonymous feedback via an online survey.
- Goals were analyzed for content and quality; survey feedback informed process improvements.
Main Results:
- 26 out of 44 residents (59%) completed the goal-setting initiative.
- Barriers included limited protected time for coaching, voluntary participation, and trainee absence.
- Of completed goals, 92% were specific, and 45.5% were not solely related to medical knowledge.
Conclusions:
- The pilot study identified successes and barriers of a brief goal-setting intervention in Geriatric Medicine.
- While adherence was limited, specific goals were achievable with a structured form.
- Recommendations include enforcing completion and incorporating mid-rotation check-ins and coaching.
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