Table 3 Average resident performance on each checklist overall and each checklist item
Standardized Patient Assessment | Resident Self-Assessment | |
|---|---|---|
History Taking Checklist, N (%) [SE] | N = 643 | N = 359 |
417 (64.8) [1.2] | 258 (71.9) [2.4]* | |
History Taking Skills Checklist Items | N = 46 | N = 26 |
1. Asked when the patient first began struggling with weight | 43 (93.5) [3.7] | 23 (92.0) [5.5] |
2. Asked the patient’s highest and lowest weights | 7 (15.2) [5.4] | 2 (7.7) [5.3] |
3. Asked about the patient’s past attempts to lose weight | 41 (89.1) [4.6] | 23 (92.0) [5.5] |
4. Asked why the patient thinks he/she is gaining/gained weight | 22 (47.8) [7.4] | 12 (46.2) [10] |
5. Asked a 24-hour diet recall | 39 (84.8) [5.4] | 21 (80.8) [7.9] |
6. Asked about beverage consumption | 22 (47.8) [7.4] | 14 (53.8) [10)] |
7. Asked about prior attempts to change his/her diet | 40 (87.0) [5.0] | 21 (80.8) [7.9] |
8. Asked about barriers to healthier eating | 27 (58.7) [7.4] | 19 (73.1) [8.9]* |
9. Asked about the type of physical activity the patient performs | 45 (97.8) [2.2] | 26 (100.0) [0.0] |
10. Asked about the amount of physical activity the patient performs | 16 (35.6) [8.3] † | 25 (96.2) [3.8]* |
11. Asked about barriers to performing more physical activity | 22 (47.8) [7.2] | 17 (65.4) [9.5]* |
12. Asked about the patient’s concerns regarding his/her excess weight | 39 (84.8) [5.4] | 19 (82.6) [8.1] ‡ |
13. Asked if the patient feels supported by his/her family or partner | 22 (47.8) [7.4] | 10 (38.5) [9.7] |
14. Completed the encounter in the allotted time | 32 (69.6) [6.9] | 26 (100.0)[0.0]* |
Communication Skills Checklist Overall, Mean (SE) | 3.8 (0.0) | 3.9 (0.1)* |
Communication Skills Checklist Items, Mean (SE) | ||
1. Eye contact | 4 (0.1) | n/a§ |
2. Facial expressions | 3.7 (0.1) | n/a§ |
3. Body language | 3.9 (0.1) | n/a§ |
4. Language and vocabulary | 3.8 (0.1) | 4.2 (0.1)* |
5. Attention | 3.9 (0.1) | 3.8 (0.1) |
6. Verbalizing understanding of history | 3.7 (0.1) | 4.1 (0.1)* |
7. Asking open ended questions | 3.9 (0.1) | 3.9 (0.2) |
8. Using people first language | 3.9 (0.0) | 4 (0.2) |
9. Organization | 3.6 (0.1) | 3.6 (0.2) |
Professionalism Checklist Overall, Mean (SE) | 3.9 (0.0) | 4.1 (0.1)* |
Professionalism Checklist Items, Mean (SE) | ||
1. Respect | 4.0 (0.1) | 4.2 (0.2) |
2. Empathy | 4.0 (0.1) | 4.2 (0.1) |
3. Honesty/integrity | 3.9 (0.1) | 4.3 (0.1)* |
4. Responsibility/accountability | 3.8 (0.1) | 3.8 (0.1) |
5. Promoting a collaborative environment | 3.8 (0.1) | 4.1 (0.1) |
6. Demonstrating lack of bias | 3.9 (0.1) | n/a§ |