Postpartum Complications Modified TBL

Area of Science:

• Emergency Medicine
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Medical Education

Background:

• Postpartum women are a vulnerable population frequently presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) for urgent care.
• The postpartum period carries significant risks, with cardiovascular disorders, hemorrhage, and infections being leading causes of mortality and readmission.
• Emergency physicians require specialized training to manage the unique medical concerns of postpartum patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To enhance resident emergency physicians' ability to recognize and manage common postpartum complications.
• To provide a structured educational framework for understanding the timeline, differential diagnoses, and risk factors of postpartum emergencies.
• To equip resident physicians with skills to formulate treatment and disposition plans for critical postpartum conditions.

Main Methods:

• A modified team-based learning (mTBL) activity was implemented for resident physicians (PGY1-4).
• The mTBL format included readiness assessment tests (individual or group) and a group application exercise.
• Learners engaged with multiple-choice cases and instructor-led discussions on postpartum complications.

Main Results:

• The mTBL received a high overall rating of 4.75/5 from participants.
• 82% of participants completed the post-session evaluation, with a high response rate.
• 79% strongly agreed the mTBL was effective and engaging, while 83% found the content highly relevant to their emergency medicine practice.

Conclusions:

• The modified team-based learning approach is an effective educational tool for training resident physicians in managing postpartum complications.
• Learners perceived the content as highly relevant and directly applicable to their clinical practice in the ED.
• This educational intervention better prepares emergency physicians to advocate for and treat postpartum patients effectively.