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Table 2 Effect of DOT intervention compared to mini-CEX as measured by 5 point Likert scale- Residents

From: Milestones-based direct observation tools in internal medicine resident continuity clinic

 

Unadjusted

n = 76*

Adjusted

n = 75**

Question

Crude β

(95% CI)

p-value

Adj. β

(95% CI)

p-value

I receive high quality feedback from my preceptors.

0.06

(−0.20, 0.31)

0.66

0.05

(−0.21, 0.31)

0.68

Overall, I am satisfied with the direct observation tools currently available in clinic

−0.12

(−0.39, 0.15)

0.38

−0.13

(−0.40, 0.15)

0.36

The tools are useful in receiving feedback on: Communication skills in general

0.09

(−0.20, 0.38)

0.54

0.14

(−0.16, 0.43)

0.35

Useful in receiving feedback on:

Demonstration of empathy towards patients

0.13

(−0.18, 0.44)

0.41

0.15

(−0.17, 0.47)

0.36

Useful in receiving feedback on:

Use of patient centered strategies

0.21

(−0.06, 0.48)

0.13

0.22

(−0.05, 0.50)

0.11

Useful in receiving feedback on:

Skill conveying risks & benefits of tests & treatments

0.31

(0.01, 0.61)

0.04

0.29

(−0.00, 0.59)

0.05

  1. Model adjusted for post graduate year, gender, subspecialty versus general medicine career orientation and academic setting versus private practice career plans