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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 9 of 9 Research Studies DisplayedRodriguez N, Kintzer E, List J
Implicit bias recognition and management: tailored instruction for faculty.
This study assessed the impact and feasibility of single seminars on implicit bias and the approach to its management in clinical settings. The authors delivered five department/divisional grand rounds across three different medical centers in New York between September 2016 and November 2017. The instruction provided background information on implicit bias, highlighted its relevance to clinical care, and discussed proposed interventions. Participants completed a twelve-item retrospective pre-intervention/post-intervention survey. The authors received 116 completed surveys from 203 participants. Participants self-reported confidence and increased comfort levels for all questions. Three themes resulted from qualitative analysis: looking inward, looking outward, and taking action at individual and institutional levels.
AHRQ-funded; HS023199.
Citation: Rodriguez N, Kintzer E, List J .
Implicit bias recognition and management: tailored instruction for faculty.
J Natl Med Assoc 2021 Oct;113(5):566-75. doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2021.05.003..
Keywords: Education: Curriculum
Gleason K, Harkless G, Stanley J
The critical need for nursing education to address the diagnostic process.
In this paper, the authors reviewed the history and current state of diagnostic education in pre-licensure registered nurse preparation, introduced interprofessional individual- and team-based competencies to improve diagnostic safety, and discussed the next steps for nursing education.
AHRQ-funded; HS027198.
Citation: Gleason K, Harkless G, Stanley J .
The critical need for nursing education to address the diagnostic process.
Nurs Outlook 2021 May-Jun;69(3):362-69. doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2020.12.005..
Keywords: Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Provider: Nurse, Education: Curriculum
Daya S, Choi N, Harrison JD
Advocacy in action: medical student reflections of an experiential curriculum.
Researchers created an experience-based learning curriculum called Advocacy in Action (AiA) to promote the development and application of health advocacy knowledge and skills during an Internal Medicine (IM) clerkship rotation. They found that written reflections had prominent themes surrounding advocacy skills development, meaningful personal experiences, interprofessional dynamics in patient advocacy, and discovery of barriers to optimal patient care. They concluded that AiA is a novel method to apply classroom knowledge of social determinants of health to the clinical setting in order to incorporate advocacy in daily patient care.
AHRQ-funded; HS026383.
Citation: Daya S, Choi N, Harrison JD .
Advocacy in action: medical student reflections of an experiential curriculum.
Clin Teach 2021 Apr;18(2):168-73. doi: 10.1111/tct.13283..
Keywords: Education: Curriculum
Williams C, Familusi OO, Ziemba J
Adapting to the educational challenges of a pandemic: development of a novel virtual urology subinternship during the time of COVID-19.
The purpose of this study was to design, implement, and evaluate learner attitudes of a virtual urologic surgery clinical rotation for medical students. The investigators concluded that virtual medical student rotations were scalable and effective at delivering surgical material and could approximate the interpersonal teaching found in clinical learning environments. The investigators suggested that they may be a useful tool to supplement or augment clinical learning in select situations.
AHRQ-funded; HS026372.
Citation: Williams C, Familusi OO, Ziemba J .
Adapting to the educational challenges of a pandemic: development of a novel virtual urology subinternship during the time of COVID-19.
Urology 2021 Feb;148:70-76. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.08.071..
Keywords: Education: Curriculum, COVID-19, Surgery, Education: Continuing Medical Education
Ajayi TB, Remein CD, Stafford RS
Cross-center virtual education fellowship program for early-career researchers in atrial fibrillation.
This paper discusses the results of the establishment of the atrial fibrillation (AF) Strategically Focused Research Network Cross-Center Fellowship Program to enhance the competencies of early-stage AF basic, clinical, and population health researchers through experiential education and mentorship. The effectiveness of the fellowship model was evaluated via mixed methods formative and summative surveys for the first 2 years. Productivity metrics were as high for the 12 fellows as they hoped with 50 AF-related manuscripts, 7 publications, 28 presentations, and 3 grant awards applications. The fellows reported medium to high satisfaction with the overall fellowship, webinar content and facilitation, staff communication and support, and program organization.
AHRQ-funded; HS026198.
Citation: Ajayi TB, Remein CD, Stafford RS .
Cross-center virtual education fellowship program for early-career researchers in atrial fibrillation.
Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2020 Nov;13(11):e008552. doi: 10.1161/circep.120.008552..
Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Education: Curriculum, Education: Academic
Bi S, Vela MB, Nathan AG
Teaching intersectionality of sexual orientation, gender identity, and race/ethnicity in a health disparities course.
Intersectionality considers how different identities simultaneously affect an individual's experiences. Those of multiple minority statuses may experience effects of intersecting systems of oppression. Most health disparities curricula do not focus on intersectionality. The investigators studied the impact of an innovative module teaching intersectionality of sexual orientation, gender identity, and race/ethnicity issues in the required Pritzker School of Medicine course Health Care Disparities: Equity and Advocacy.
AHRQ-funded; HS023050.
Citation: Bi S, Vela MB, Nathan AG .
Teaching intersectionality of sexual orientation, gender identity, and race/ethnicity in a health disparities course.
MedEdPORTAL 2020 Jul 31;16:10970. doi: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10970..
Keywords: Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Disparities, Education: Curriculum
Elison DM, McConnaughey S, Freeman RV
Focused cardiac ultrasound training in medical students: using an independent, simulator-based curriculum to objectively measure skill acquisition and learning curve.
Using simulators built and validated at the University of Washington (UW), the study sought to test whether medical students could learn the basic skills of focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) from an individually paced, simulator-based curriculum, how skills improved, and the rate at which these skills were acquired. The study described the learning curve and technical skill acquisition in FoCUS. The investigators concluded that the simulator-based curriculum improved medical student's skills in an objective and quantifiable manner.
AHRQ-funded.
Citation: Elison DM, McConnaughey S, Freeman RV .
Focused cardiac ultrasound training in medical students: using an independent, simulator-based curriculum to objectively measure skill acquisition and learning curve.
Echocardiography 2020 Apr;37(4):491-96. doi: 10.1111/echo.14641..
Keywords: Education: Curriculum, Simulation
Anton NE, Bean EA, Myers E
Optimizing learner engagement during mental skills training: a pilot study of small group vs. individualized training.
This study compared small group versus individualized training results for a group of residents learning laparoscopic suturing. Residents at one institution completed small group training and the second institution completed individualized training. After mental skills training, the completed FLS training at which time they completed the Short State Stress Questionnaire detailing the training. Twenty-one residents completed the training. Individualized training showed greater engagement and mental skills than small group training.
AHRQ-funded; HS022080.
Citation: Anton NE, Bean EA, Myers E .
Optimizing learner engagement during mental skills training: a pilot study of small group vs. individualized training.
Am J Surg 2020 Feb;219(2):335-39. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.12.022..
Keywords: Training, Education: Continuing Medical Education, Simulation, Surgery, Education: Curriculum
Gonzalez CM, Deno ML, Kintzer E
A qualitative study of New York medical student views on implicit bias instruction: implications for curriculum development.
The purpose of this study was to explore student perceptions of challenges and opportunities when participating in implicit bias instruction. The authors indicated that their analysis suggested a range of attitudes toward implicit bias instruction and identified contextual factors that may have influenced these attitudes. The themes were (1) resistance; (2) shame; (3) the negative role of the hidden curriculum; and (4) structural barriers to student engagement.
AHRQ-funded; HS023199.
Citation: Gonzalez CM, Deno ML, Kintzer E .
A qualitative study of New York medical student views on implicit bias instruction: implications for curriculum development.
J Gen Intern Med 2019 May;34(5):692-98. doi: 10.1007/s11606-019-04891-1..
Keywords: Education: Curriculum, Education: Continuing Medical Education, Education: Academic