Application of practice-based learning and improvement in standardized training of general practitioners

Abstract Background In the context of standardized training for general practitioners, the emphasis is still primarily on clinical skills, which does not fully encompass the overall development of general practitioners. This study implemented a practice-based learning and improvement (PBLI) project...

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Main Author: Bin Yang
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05195-7
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description Abstract Background In the context of standardized training for general practitioners, the emphasis is still primarily on clinical skills, which does not fully encompass the overall development of general practitioners. This study implemented a practice-based learning and improvement (PBLI) project among students and evaluated its effectiveness based on indicators such as learning outcomes, students’ subjective experiences, and annual grades. This study offers recommendations for optimizing general practitioners’ teaching and residential training programs. Methods 60 residents who participated in the regular training of general practitioners at the First Clinical College of Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology from January 2019 to January 2022 were selected for this study. They were randomly divided into two groups, the PBLI group, and the control group, using a random number table method. Out of the 60 residents, 31 were assigned to the control group and 29 were assigned to the PBLI group. The participants in the PBLI group received additional PBLI training along with their daily residential training, while the participants in the control group only took part in the latter. The effectiveness of the PBLI program was analyzed by conducting a baseline survey, administering questionnaires, and evaluating examination results. Results After implementing the program, the PBLI group scored significantly higher than the control group (p < 0.05). Throughout the implementation process, students in the PBLI group expressed high satisfaction with the learning project, particularly with its content and alignment with the training objective. The teacher’s evaluation of the PBLI group students surpassed that of the control group in various areas, including literature retrieval, self-study, courseware development, speech ability, and clinical thinking. Conclusions The PBLI program aims to encourage resident-centered study in standardized residency training. This approach is beneficial because it motivates students to engage in active learning and self-reflection, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of standardized residency training.
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spelling doaj.art-dad47942d6ac45e7aa32eb0ef332a43c2024-03-05T19:27:23ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202024-03-012411710.1186/s12909-024-05195-7Application of practice-based learning and improvement in standardized training of general practitionersBin Yang0Health Management Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyAbstract Background In the context of standardized training for general practitioners, the emphasis is still primarily on clinical skills, which does not fully encompass the overall development of general practitioners. This study implemented a practice-based learning and improvement (PBLI) project among students and evaluated its effectiveness based on indicators such as learning outcomes, students’ subjective experiences, and annual grades. This study offers recommendations for optimizing general practitioners’ teaching and residential training programs. Methods 60 residents who participated in the regular training of general practitioners at the First Clinical College of Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology from January 2019 to January 2022 were selected for this study. They were randomly divided into two groups, the PBLI group, and the control group, using a random number table method. Out of the 60 residents, 31 were assigned to the control group and 29 were assigned to the PBLI group. The participants in the PBLI group received additional PBLI training along with their daily residential training, while the participants in the control group only took part in the latter. The effectiveness of the PBLI program was analyzed by conducting a baseline survey, administering questionnaires, and evaluating examination results. Results After implementing the program, the PBLI group scored significantly higher than the control group (p < 0.05). Throughout the implementation process, students in the PBLI group expressed high satisfaction with the learning project, particularly with its content and alignment with the training objective. The teacher’s evaluation of the PBLI group students surpassed that of the control group in various areas, including literature retrieval, self-study, courseware development, speech ability, and clinical thinking. Conclusions The PBLI program aims to encourage resident-centered study in standardized residency training. This approach is beneficial because it motivates students to engage in active learning and self-reflection, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of standardized residency training.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05195-7practice-based learning and improvementResident physicianStandardized trainingGeneral practitionerCompetencyApplication effect
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Application of practice-based learning and improvement in standardized training of general practitioners
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practice-based learning and improvement
Resident physician
Standardized training
General practitioner
Competency
Application effect
title Application of practice-based learning and improvement in standardized training of general practitioners
title_full Application of practice-based learning and improvement in standardized training of general practitioners
title_fullStr Application of practice-based learning and improvement in standardized training of general practitioners
title_full_unstemmed Application of practice-based learning and improvement in standardized training of general practitioners
title_short Application of practice-based learning and improvement in standardized training of general practitioners
title_sort application of practice based learning and improvement in standardized training of general practitioners
topic practice-based learning and improvement
Resident physician
Standardized training
General practitioner
Competency
Application effect
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