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Table 3 Effect of DOT intervention compared to mini-CEX as measured by 5 point Likert scale- Preceptors

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

 

Unadjusted

n = 28*

Adjusted

n = 28**

Question

Crude β

(95% CI)

p-value

Adj. β

(95% CI)

p-value

The tools available are easy to use

0.60

(0.21, 0.99)

0.004

0.64

(0.25, 1.04)

0.003

I am able to provide high quality feedback to residents

0.58

(0.21, 0.94)

0.003

0.60

(0.19, 1.01)

0.006

Usefulness in evaluating communication skills in residents

0.44

(0.18, 0.69)

0.001

0.43

(0.17, 0.69)

0.002

Useful in evaluating demonstration of empathy toward patients

0.06

(−0.23, 0.35)

0.68

−0.03

(−0.30, 0.25)

0.85

Useful in evaluating resident use of patient centered strategies

0.65

(0.25, 1.05)

0.002

0.67

(0.26, 1.08)

0.002

Useful in evaluating resident on conveying risks and benefits of tests and treatments

0.17

(−0.12, 0.46)

0.24

0.07

(−0.20, 0.34)

0.60

Overall, I am satisfied with the tools

0.74

(0.34, 1.14)

0.001

0.78

(0.33, 1.22)

0.001

  1. Adjusted for gender and # of years working as a resident preceptor