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Home Research Research Library Improving quality of care and guideline adherence for asthma through a group self-assessment module Improving quality of care and guideline adherence for asthma through a group self-assessment module 2014 Author(s) Elward, Kurtis S, Blackburn, Brenna E, Peterson, Lars E, Greenawald, M, and Hagen, Michael D Topic(s) Family Medicine Certification Keyword(s) Self-Assessment And Lifelong Learning Volume Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine Source Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine Background: The quality of care for asthma remains suboptimal. Compliance with guidelines remains low, but improved adherence to guidelines may increase the quality of care. but. We conducted a trial to determine whether group Self-Assessment Module (SAM) activities led by a facilitator and conducted as part of Maintenance of Certification for Family Physicians (MC-FP) would increase knowledge of and adherence to asthma guidelines. Methods: Participating physicians completed audits of the charts of patients with asthma before and 6 months after a group SAM. Surveys of physicians’ knowledge of asthma guidelines were administered immediately before, immediately after, and 6 months after the group SAM. We tested for differences in knowledge of and adherence to guidelines before and after the SAM using χ(2) and t tests. Results: Thirty-eight physicians in Virginia completed the SAM and had complete data. Participants completed more MC-FP activities than other physicians but were comparable in other characteristics. Except for prescribing controller medications for persistent asthma, all other quality measures significantly improved 6 months after the group SAM. Diagnosis by severity improved from 48.3% to 80.2%, and the use of action plans increased from 8.1% to 54.1%. Physicians’ knowledge of guidelines improved immediately after the SAM and was sustained at 6 months. Increased knowledge translated into clinical skills: 30% of participants reported comfort with assessing control after the SAM, which increased to 97.5% 6 months after the SAM. Conclusions: Group SAMs may be an effective method to increase physicians’ knowledge of and adherence to clinical guidelines. Read More ABFM Research Read all 2023 Differences in Physician Performance and Self-rated Confidence on High- and Low-Stakes Knowledge Assessments in Board Certification. Go to Differences in Physician Performance and Self-rated Confidence on High- and Low-Stakes Knowledge Assessments in Board Certification. 2013 Advancing Quality Health Care through Continuing American Board of Medical Specialties Board Certification Go to Advancing Quality Health Care through Continuing American Board of Medical Specialties Board Certification 2018 Predictors of Attrition From Family Medicine Board Certification Go to Predictors of Attrition From Family Medicine Board Certification 1964 General Practice: A Eulogy Go to General Practice: A Eulogy
Author(s) Elward, Kurtis S, Blackburn, Brenna E, Peterson, Lars E, Greenawald, M, and Hagen, Michael D Topic(s) Family Medicine Certification Keyword(s) Self-Assessment And Lifelong Learning Volume Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine Source Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
ABFM Research Read all 2023 Differences in Physician Performance and Self-rated Confidence on High- and Low-Stakes Knowledge Assessments in Board Certification. Go to Differences in Physician Performance and Self-rated Confidence on High- and Low-Stakes Knowledge Assessments in Board Certification. 2013 Advancing Quality Health Care through Continuing American Board of Medical Specialties Board Certification Go to Advancing Quality Health Care through Continuing American Board of Medical Specialties Board Certification 2018 Predictors of Attrition From Family Medicine Board Certification Go to Predictors of Attrition From Family Medicine Board Certification 1964 General Practice: A Eulogy Go to General Practice: A Eulogy
2023 Differences in Physician Performance and Self-rated Confidence on High- and Low-Stakes Knowledge Assessments in Board Certification. Go to Differences in Physician Performance and Self-rated Confidence on High- and Low-Stakes Knowledge Assessments in Board Certification.
2013 Advancing Quality Health Care through Continuing American Board of Medical Specialties Board Certification Go to Advancing Quality Health Care through Continuing American Board of Medical Specialties Board Certification
2018 Predictors of Attrition From Family Medicine Board Certification Go to Predictors of Attrition From Family Medicine Board Certification