Dataset: Knowledge and attitude retention following an implicit bias classroom workshop

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Health Disparities
• Implicit Bias Training

Background:

• Baylor College of Medicine offers implicit bias workshops for third-year medical students.
• The goal is to raise awareness of unconscious bias and reduce healthcare disparities.
• Long-term effectiveness of the training is currently unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the long-term retention of concepts learned in an implicit bias workshop.
• To evaluate the durability of implicit bias awareness and mitigation strategies over time.

Main Methods:

• A seven-item, seven-point Likert-scale survey was administered.
• Surveys were given to medical students at pre-workshop, post-workshop, and one-year post-workshop intervals.
• Data from 289 students across two cohorts (2018-2020) were analyzed.

Main Results:

• The study collected data on student demographics and responses at three time points.
• Analysis focused on concept retention and potential influencing factors like time, race, and sex.
• Longitudinal data from 289 participants were analyzed.

Conclusions:

• The study provides data for analyzing the long-term impact of implicit bias training.
• Findings can inform future medical education strategies for addressing healthcare disparities.
• Further research can explore associations between demographics and sustained bias awareness.