scholarly journals Choosing Wisely in Emergency Medicine: A National Survey of Emergency Medicine Academic Chairs and Division Chiefs

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 1506-1510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon C. Maughan ◽  
Jill M. Baren ◽  
Judy A. Shea ◽  
Raina M. Merchant
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Choosing Wisely ◽  
Academic Chairs

scholarly journals 301 United States Emergency Medicine Providers' Perceptions of Health Care Disparities: A National Survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. S118-S119
Author(s):  
C.K. Zogg ◽  
J.M. Rook ◽  
B.B. Das ◽  
M.J. Schlesinger ◽  
J.L. Schwartz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Health Care Disparities

scholarly journals Simulation in Canadian postgraduate emergency medicine training – a national survey

CJEM ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evan Russell ◽  
Andrew Koch Hall ◽  
Carly Hagel ◽  
Andrew Petrosoniak ◽  
Jeffrey Damon Dagnone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Simulation Training ◽  
Survey Question ◽  
Resident Participation ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Training Strategy ◽  
Content Assessment ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
National Organizations

AbstractObjectivesSimulation-based education (SBE) is an important training strategy in emergency medicine (EM) postgraduate programs. This study sought to characterize the use of simulation in FRCPC-EM residency programs across Canada.MethodsA national survey was administered to residents and knowledgeable program representatives (PRs) at all Canadian FRCPC-EM programs. Survey question themes included simulation program characteristics, the frequency of resident participation, the location and administration of SBE, institutional barriers, interprofessional involvement, content, assessment strategies, and attitudes about SBE.ResultsResident and PR response rates were 63% (203/321) and 100% (16/16), respectively. Residents reported a median of 20 (range 0–150) hours of annual simulation training, with 52% of residents indicating that the time dedicated to simulation training met their needs. PRs reported the frequency of SBE sessions ranging from weekly to every 6 months, with 15 (94%) programs having an established simulation curriculum. Two (13%) of the programs used simulation for resident assessment, although 15 (94%) of PRs indicated that they would be comfortable with simulation-based assessment. The most common PR-identified barriers to administering simulation were a lack of protected faculty time (75%) and a lack of faculty experience with simulation (56%). Interprofessional involvement in simulation was strongly valued by both residents and PRs.ConclusionsSBE is frequently used by Canadian FRCPC-EM residency programs. However, there exists considerable variability in the structure, frequency, and timing of simulation-based activities. As programs transition to competency-based medical education, national organizations and collaborations should consider the variability in how SBE is administered.

ENT and airways in the emergency department: national survey of junior doctors' knowledge and skills

2016 ◽  
Vol 130 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
K L Whitcroft ◽  
B Moss ◽  
A Mcrae
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Line Staff

AbstractBackground:Given the urgent nature of ENT emergencies, appropriate knowledge is required amongst front-line staff. Junior doctors account for almost one quarter of emergency department doctors. It has been shown that undergraduate coverage of ENT is variable. This study therefore aimed to determine whether emergency department junior doctors were confident in dealing with ENT emergencies, with special focus on the airway.Method:An online survey was circulated to junior doctors working in emergency medicine, at the discretion of their training co-ordinators.Results:A total of 104 responses were received. Junior doctors were not confident in managing patients who have undergone tracheostomy or laryngectomy. Management of stridor varied, with 51 per cent giving oxygen and only 77 per cent referring such patients as an emergency to ENT. Most training on the management of airway emergencies was not provided through hospital induction.Conclusion:Training should be provided to junior doctors starting work in the emergency department. We suggest mandatory multidisciplinary induction training for such staff.

scholarly journals Are Emergency Medicine Residents Prepared to Meet the Ethical Challenges of Clinical Practice? Findings from an Exploratory National Survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aasim I. Padela ◽  
Joshua Davis ◽  
Stephen Hall ◽  
Alyrene Dorey ◽  
Shellie Asher
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Ethical Challenges

scholarly journals How Well Do Core Faculty Understand The Emeregency Medicine Milestones?

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 160-162
Author(s):  
Randy Sorge ◽  
Simiao Li-Sauerwine ◽  
Jorge Fernandez ◽  
Gene Hern
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Core Faculty ◽  
Poor Understanding ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Single Response

Introduction: It is unclear how emergency medicine (EM) programs educate core faculty about the use of milestones in competency-based evaluations. We conducted a national survey to profile how programs educate core faculty regarding their use and to assess core faculty’s understanding of the milestones. Methods: Our survey tool was distributed over six months in 2017 via the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors (CORD) listserv. Responses, which were de-identified, were solicited from program directors (PDs), assistant/associate program directors (APDs), and core faculty. A single response from a program was considered sufficient. Results: Our survey had a 69.7% response rate (n=140/201). 62.9% of programs reported educating core faculty about the EM Milestones via the distribution of physical or electronic media. Although 82.6% of respondents indicated that it was important for core faculty to understand how the EM Milestones are used in competency-based evaluations, respondents estimated that 48.6% of core faculty possess “fair or poor” understanding of the milestones. Furthermore, only 50.7% of respondents felt that the EM Milestones were a valuable tool. Conclusion: These data suggest there is sub-optimal understanding of the EM Milestones among core faculty and disagreement as to whether the milestones are a valuable tool.

Emergency medicine pharmacy practice in Australia: a national survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 439-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina P. Roman ◽  
Michael J. Dooley ◽  
Biswadev Mitra
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Pharmacy Practice

scholarly journals LO27: Relevance of Choosing Wisely Canada non-emergency medicine specialty lists to emergency medicine practice

CJEM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (S1) ◽  
pp. S16-S17
Author(s):  
S. Upadhye ◽  
C. Davies-Schinkel ◽  
S. Pilakka
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Resource Use ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Choosing Wisely ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Potential Impact

Introduction: The Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) initiative is dedicated towards optimizing patient care and reduce unnecessary resource use. Different specialty organizations create recommendations lists towards these outcomes. The goal of this study was to examine the applicability of non-Emergency Medicine (EM) recommendations towards EM practice. Methods: The entire master recommendations listings spreadsheet was downloaded from the CWC website (March 2019; n = 333). The EM-specific items from the CAEP checklist were deliberately excluded (n = 10). Items were rated by Niagara community EM physicians (n = 7) using the previously validated Best Evidence in Emergency Medicine (BEEM) rating scale (7 point Likert scale) to determine potential impact on EM practice. Items rated “6 or 7/7” were determine as “high relevance.” Redundant items were consolidated. Results: From the retrieved CWC master list, a total of 102 “highly relevant” recommendations were identified (41 items scored 6/7 [12%], 61 scored 7/7 [18%]; total 31%). Redundant items consolidated included antimicrobial avoidance (n = 18), opioid avoidance for pain (n = 11), reduction of unnecessary imaging (n = 11), and avoidance of routine low back imaging (n = 7). Conclusion: There are a large number of non-EM specialty recommendations highly relevant to EM practice in the CWC database (31%). Quality improvement initiatives looking to operational CWC recommendations in Canadian Emergency Departments should be aware of these as a part of optimizing patient care.

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