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. 2021 Apr 30;12(2):e21-e30.
doi: 10.36834/cmej.69750. eCollection 2021 Apr.

Physician engagement in regularly scheduled rounds

Adam Bass  1 , Heather Armson  1 , Kevin McLaughlin  1 , Jocelyn Lockyer  1
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Physician engagement in regularly scheduled rounds

Adam Bass et al. Can Med Educ J. .

Abstract
in English, French

Background: Physician participation in regularly scheduled series (RSS), also known as grand rounds, was explored with a particular focus on physician perceptions about the elements that affected their engagement in RSS and the unanticipated benefits to RSS.

Methods: A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis examined physicians' perception of their knowledge and educational needs and the factors that contributed to engagement in their local hospital RSS.

Results: Physician engagement in RSS was affected by four major themes: Features that Affect the RSS' Quality; Collegial Interactions; Perceived Outcomes of RSS; and Barriers to participation in RSS. Features that Affect RSS' Quality were specific modifiable features that impacted the perceived quality of the RSS. Collegial Interactions were interactions that occurred between colleagues directly or indirectly as a result of attending RSS. Outcomes of RSS were specific outcome measures used in RSS sessions. Barriers were seen as reasons why physicians were unwilling or unable to participate in RSS. All of the elements identified within the four themes contributed to the development of physician engagement. Physicians also identified changes directly and indirectly due to RSS.

Discussion: Specific features of RSS result in enhanced physician engagement. There are benefits that may not be accounted for in continuing medical education (CME) outcome study designs.

Contexte: Nous examinons la participation des médecins aux séries de conférences planifiées (SCP) planifiées à l’avance, également connues sous le nom de séances scientifiques, plus particulièrement sous l’angle des perceptions des médecins quant aux éléments qui ont déterminé leur participation et quant aux avantages inattendus des SAR.

Méthode: La perception qu'ont les médecins de leurs connaissances et de leurs besoins de formation, ainsi que des facteurs qui les ont poussés à participer aux SCP de leur hôpital sont examinés par le biais d’une étude qualitative comprenant des entretiens semi-dirigés et une analyse thématique.

Résultats: Les facteurs qui déterminent la participation des médecins aux SCP se classent en quatre grands thèmes : les caractéristiques qui affectent la qualité des SCP, l’interaction entre collègues, les résultats perçus des SAR et les obstacles à leur participation aux SCP. Les premières sont des caractéristiques modifiables précises, qui influencent la qualité perçue des SCP. Les secondes sont les interactions entre collègues qui se produisent directement ou indirectement à la suite de la participation à une SCP. Les résultats des SCP sont des indicateurs de résultats précis utilisés dans les séances d’activités régulières. Sont considérés comme obstacles les raisons pour lesquelles les médecins ne voulaient pas ou ne pouvaient pas prendre part aux SCP. Tous les éléments décelés de chacun des quatre thèmes ont contribué à favoriser la participation des médecins. Les médecins ont également trouvé des changements qui sont directement ou indirectement liés aux SCP.

Discussion: Certains traits spécifiques des SCP favorisent une participation accrue des médecins. Il est possible que les études de résultats du développement professionnel continu (DPC) ne tiennent pas compte de tous les avantages que les SCP procurent.

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Model of physicians’ perception of enhanced efficacy and engagement in RSS
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