Increasing Clinical Competency Through Structured Education in Clinical Placements
Training ＆ Education
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2019
Evaluate student confidence in treating patients post-implementation of structured education. Structured education programmes enhance clinical confidence, requiring ongoing refinement and standardization.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Learning Approach, Team Based Learning, Learning Theories ＆ Framework, Experiential Learning
About this Content
Aims
Evaluate student confidence in treating patients post-implementation of structured education.
Background
Clinical placements lacked adequate competency development, leaving students unprepared for independent patient care.
Methods
Introduced a structured education programme with tutorials, practical sessions, and case discussions. Surveys were conducted pre- and post-implementation.
Results
Competency scores increased from 2.4/5 to 3.4/5 post-programme. Students reported improved confidence and preparedness.
Conclusion
Structured education programmes enhance clinical confidence, requiring ongoing refinement and standardization.
Lessons Learnt
Structured education, feedback systems, and continual development of materials ensure competency gains.
Additional Information
Feedback incorporated for future programme refinements.
Keywords
Structured Education, Clinical Placements, Competency
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Jessabelle Lim Hsi Zhen |
Project Member(s) | Lee Zhao Qin |
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Jessabelle Lim Hsi Zhen - Jessabelle_lim@nuhs.edu.sg