Increasing the Rate of Return of Resident Rotation Evaluations by Their Attending Physicians in an In-Patient Psychiatric Facility

Objective: Psychiatrist's evaluations of residents are the primary means of determining whether the residents are ready to be promoted. However, the return rate for evaluations is quite low. The purpose of this study was to increase the return rates. Methods: Feedback from two surveys and open...

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Published in:Academic psychiatry 2007-11, Vol.31 (6), p.439-442
Main Authors: Shah, Nurun, Thompson, Britta, Averill, Patricia, Searle, Nancy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Competence
Cooperative Behavior
Data Collection
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Feedback
Feedback (Response)
Graduate Medical Education
Hospitals, Psychiatric
Hospitals, Teaching
Humans
Internship and Residency
Interprofessional Relations
Intervention
Medical Staff, Hospital
Outcomes of Education
Physicians
Psychiatric Hospitals
Psychiatry
Psychiatry - education
Reminder Systems
Student Evaluation
Student Promotion
Surveys
Texas
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Summary:Objective: Psychiatrist's evaluations of residents are the primary means of determining whether the residents are ready to be promoted. However, the return rate for evaluations is quite low. The purpose of this study was to increase the return rates. Methods: Feedback from two surveys and open discussion was utilized to develop and implement a system for increasing completion rates. Completion rates before and after the intervention were compared. Results: The survey revealed that the initial evaluation form was too complex and not readily available. In addition, participants indicated that reminders would be helpful for increasing compliance. Completion rates were 48% and 80% for the 4 months prior and after the intervention, respectively. Conclusion: Addressing the problem and implementing suggested strategies increased completion rates significantly. However, it is unclear which strategy was most associated with the change. Future directions will focus on determining whether gains will be maintained and what would be necessary to obtain 100% compliance rates.
ISSN:1042-9670
1545-7230
DOI:10.1176/appi.ap.31.6.439