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Kristen J Stefanski1, Jessica Foster1, Miraides Brown2
1Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, OH; and.
Objective:
To explore the impact of a new "Intro to DBP" rotation on pediatric residents' interest in developmental-behavioral pediatrics (DBP) and comfort in providing DBP care.
Methods:
All first-year pediatric residents participated in a new 1-week DBP rotation. Experiences included clinic visits; interdisciplinary evaluations; asynchronous online learning; and lectures, journal clubs, and/or case conferences. Participants completed pre- and postrotation surveys. Surveys focused on awareness of the DBP field; career plans; and perceived importance of, comfort with, and interest in learning about DBP care. We analyzed data using descriptive statistics and Bhapkar's test to compare distribution differences on pre- and postrotation Likert scales; we reviewed open-ended questions to identify themes.
Results:
Thirty-two residents participated; 56% had no previous exposure to DBP. After the rotation, there was a statistically significant increase in resident-reported importance of DBP care (p < 0.0001), comfort in providing DBP care (p < 0.0001), and interest in pursuing a DBP fellowship (p = 0.0048). Themes identified from open-ended responses suggested that the rotation led to a broader understanding of the DBP field, reinforcement and expansion of knowledge pertinent to all pediatric care, and improved understanding of systems of care.
Conclusion:
Brief, early exposure to DBP during pediatric residency training led to increased awareness of and comfort in providing DBP care. Residents described a broader understanding of the depth and breadth of DBP and its applicability to all aspects of pediatric care. Early introduction to DBP during residency training may stimulate greater interest in the field and greater comfort among general pediatricians to provide DBP care.
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