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Clinician Perceptions on Literacy Promotion in Pediatric Continuity Clinics.
Elizabeth Erickson1, Alexandria Caldwell2, Nikki Shearman3
1Duke University (E Erickson), Department of Pediatrics, Durham, NC.
Academic Pediatrics
|June 6, 2022
Summary
Pediatric faculty and residents recognize the importance of literacy promotion (LP) interventions like Reach Out and Read. Faculty status and specific training experiences positively influenced their perceptions of LP effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Education
Background:
- Literacy promotion (LP) interventions, such as Reach Out and Read (ROR), are evidence-based strategies.
- Variability exists in pediatric resident training and ROR implementation.
- Understanding perceptions of LP and its connection to training is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess perceptions of literacy promotion (LP) among pediatric and internal medicine/pediatrics residents and faculty.
- To determine the relationship between LP training and these perceptions.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous online surveys administered to faculty and residents at 42 pediatric training programs.
- Data analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- 473 faculty and 1216 residents participated.
- Faculty status significantly predicted most perception outcomes.
- High agreement among both groups that pediatricians should promote reading and that LP is vital.
Conclusions:
- Faculty status was linked to more favorable LP perceptions.
- Continuity clinic training and in-clinic learning from peers positively influenced LP perceptions.
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