A mixed methods evaluation of a 4-week geriatrics curriculum in strengthening knowledge and comfort among orthopaedic surgery residents

A mixed methods evaluation of a 4-week geriatrics curriculum in strengthening knowledge and comfort among orthopaedic surgery residents

Abstract Background In 2014, the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine implemented a 4-week “Orthogeriatrics” rotation for orthopaedic surgery residents. We sought to assess the rotation’s impact on trainees’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours toward caring for older adults, and explore areas...

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Main Authors: Adrian C H Chan, Victoria Chuen, Andrew Perrella, Guillaume Limfat, Karen Ng, Vicky Chau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
Subjects:
Orthogeriatrics
Orthopaedic surgery
Geriatric Medicine
Postgraduate medical education
Curriculum
Evaluation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-021-02716-6

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