Publications by authors named "Anita Vijay Kusnoor"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the effectiveness of "near-peer" teachers compared to faculty facilitators in teaching medical students how to compose the History of Present Illness (HPI), a crucial skill in medical communication.
- The research involved 365 second-year medical students, who were assigned either near-peer or faculty facilitators during an HPI Workshop, assessing evaluations and performance outcomes from both groups.
- Results showed that students rated near-peer facilitators slightly higher on participation encouragement, while both types achieved similar scores in written assessments, suggesting near-peers can effectively fill the role of traditional faculty in teaching essential medical skills.
Introduction: The science of patient safety demonstrates that good communication is essential for effective interprofessional collaboration.
Methods: We created a low-stakes, formative assessment with which medical students, pharmacy students, and nursing students could practice several of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative competencies. We aimed to enable students to practice collaborative care, respect for other disciplines, and shared accountability.