The 50/50 Block Schedule: Impact on Residents' and Preceptors' Perceptions, Patient Outcomes, and Continuity of Care
Teaching and Learning in MedicinePublished 30 November 2017
Rachel Jantea, Raquel Buranosky, Deborah Simak, Erika Hoffman, Shanta M. Zimmer, D. Michael Elnicki
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Residents reported improved sense of patient ownership, relations within the multidisciplinary team, and integration into the clinic system, and patient outcomes were not impacted in this model.
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This 50/50 model minimized inpatient distractions in clinic and increased perceived time for learning. Residents reported improved sense of patient ownership, relations within the multidisciplinary team, and integration into the clinic system. Intervisit continuity was preserved, visit continuity was slightly decreased, and patient outcomes were not impacted in this model.
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