Purpose: Describe the development and implementation of a
surgical evaluation tool within the Epic EMR to facilitate real-time feedback
for resident learners.
Background: Evaluation of a resident’s surgical performance is
critical to the developing surgeon’s education but challenging for both
learners and teachers in a busy clinical environment. This study aims to describe
how a surgical evaluation tool can be integrated into the EMR and the
acceptability of the tool to both faculty and residents.
Methods: A novel tool was developed within the EMR of a single
academic hospital that triggers an automated in-basket message to the attending
surgeon upon case completion. This message directs the attending surgeon to
complete a 4 question evaluation consisting of 2 validated feedback questions
and 2 open ended questions. Upon completion, an email is sent providing residents
with immediate feedback. At the end of the study period, a survey was sent to
attending surgeons and residents to assess the acceptability of the tool.
Results: Between February 2019 and June 2019 719 cases were
performed and 553 surgical evaluations were completed (77%). The acceptability
survey was completed by 26 of 27 (96%) of residents and 14 of 16 (88%) faculty.
Among residents, 96% reported that they received more feedback because of the
tool and 85% liked receiving feedback in this way. Among faculty, 21% reported
that they felt they gave more feedback because of the tool and 93% found the
tool acceptable to use.
Discussions: Implementation of an automated surgical evaluation
tool within the EMR is feasible, acceptable to use, and well received by
learners.
Topics: CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, 2020, Resident, Faculty, Osteopathic Faculty, Residency Director, Residency Coordinator, Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Practice-Based Learning & Improvement, GME, Assessment, General Ob-Gyn,
Elaine Stickrath,
MD; Denver Health Medical Center and University
of Colorado; Meredith Alston, MD; Karilynn
Rockhill
