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Implementation of peer learning conferences throughout a multi-site abdominal radiology practice.
Andrew W Bowman1, Nelly Tan2, Daniel A Adamo3
1Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA. bowman.andrew@mayo.edu.
Abdominal Radiology (New York)
|May 17, 2021
Summary
Abdominal radiologists strongly prefer new peer learning conferences over traditional score-based peer review. These videoconferences, implemented across multiple sites, were well-attended and favored for quality control.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Education
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- Traditional peer review in radiology can be suboptimal.
- Geographically dispersed teams face challenges in collaborative learning and quality control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a peer learning conference for a multi-site abdominal radiology division.
- To compare radiologist preferences for peer learning versus traditional peer review.
Main Methods:
- Implemented monthly videoconferenced peer learning sessions.
- Conducted pre- and post-implementation surveys on radiologist opinions.
- Assessed attendance and participant feedback over six months.
Main Results:
- Peer learning conferences achieved high attendance (average 43 participants).
- Radiologists showed overwhelmingly positive feedback for peer learning (12/12 questions) versus poor feedback for traditional review (1/12 questions).
- 87.9% of radiologists desired continuation of peer learning, with none preferring to revert solely to score-based review.
Conclusions:
- Successfully implemented a multi-site peer learning conference for abdominal radiology.
- Radiologists strongly prefer peer learning conferences for quality control compared to traditional methods.
