Table 1 Overview of previously performed research by the authors
From: A pilot study of a practice management training module for medical residents
Research project | Most important findings |
|---|---|
Literature review [8] | • 40 articles on medical management were found |
• 24 articles described management curricula | |
• The curricula differed in timing, length, content and teachers, but were all evaluated positively | |
• Topics most taught: financial concepts, management concepts, quality assurance, legal issues, personnel issues and organizational skills/time management | |
Perceived competencies by residents [10] | • Neutral perceptions on: negotiating personal ambitions, possessing adequate leadership skills, knowledge of the legal aspects of healthcare and knowing how to deal with medical errors |
• Inadequate perceptions on: contract negotiating skills and knowledge of how the healthcare system and specialists departments are financed and organized | |
Needs assessment among residents [11] | • 85% reported a need for management training |
• Training preferences: during residency, interactive, by physician or extramural expert, topics: negotiation skills, specialist partnerships, the health care system, career opportunities and leadership | |
Competencies and needs of residents perceived by specialists [9] | • Inadequate perceptions on residents abilities: contract negotiating skills, knowledge of the healthcare system and specialist department. |
• 94% reported a need for management training among residents | |
• Training preferences: during residency, interactive, by physician or extramural expert, topics: the health care system, time management, leadership, legal aspects of medical errors and communication. |