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ArticleBMC medical education2022

Germany-wide evaluation of residency in neurological intensive care medicine.

Ann-Kathrin Ernst, Michaela Zupanic, Gisa Ellrichmann, Anne-Sophie Biesalski

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Article in BMC medical education, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Ann-Kathrin ErnstFaculty of Medicine, Ruhr-University Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, 44801, Bochum, Germany. ann-kathrin.ernst@ruhr-uni-bochum.de.
Michaela ZupanicFaculty of Medicine, University Witten/Herdecke, Alfred-Herrhausen-Strasse 45, 58455, Witten, Germany.
Gisa Ellrichmann *Faculty of Medicine, Ruhr-University Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, 44801, Bochum, Germany.
Anne-Sophie Biesalski *Faculty of Medicine, Ruhr-University Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, 44801, Bochum, Germany.
Ruhr University Bochum · DESt. Josef-Hospital · DEWitten/Herdecke University · DE

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Abstract

backgroundNeurointensive medicine is an important subspecialization of neurology. Its growing importance can be attributed to factors such as demographic change and the establishment of new therapeutic options. Part of the neurological residency in Germany is a six-month rotation on an intensive care unit (ICU), which has not yet been evaluated nationwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate kind and feasibility of neurointensive care training in Germany and to discover particularly successful training concepts.

methodsIn a preliminary study, ten residents and ten instructors were interviewed. Using content analysis, two questionnaires were created, which contained questions about specific teaching methods as well as individual satisfaction. The questionnaires were sent to 187 neurological clinics in Germany, and residents and instructors were asked to participate in the study. The data analysis was performed using SPSS and content analysis for the free-text data.

resultsSeventy of the 187 clinics contacted did not offer ICU-rotation. At 59,8% (n = 70) of the remaining hospitals, a total of 154 participants (84 residents, 70 educators) could be recruited. General satisfaction with the neurointensive medical training is high in both groups (residents: 3.34 ± 0.54; instructors: 3.79 ± 0.41, evaluated on the basis of a Likert scale from 1 = "not satisfied" to 5 = "fully satisfied"). Specific teaching methods (e.g. simulation trainings, feedback sessions) are perceived as very useful by residents, but rarely take place. Instructors are interested in educational opportunities such as didactic courses.

conclusionThis study provides an overview of the ICU-rotation as part of the five-year neurological residency. Neurointensive care rotations usually take place at maximum care hospitals and last at least seven months. Despite frequent time and personnel restrictions, motivation of trainers and residents is high. Nevertheless, teaching methods as simulation training and educational opportunities for instructors must be expanded.

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Internship and ResidencyNeurologyCritical CareGermanyHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesEducationIntensive care medicineNeurointensiveNeurologyResidencyTeaching

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PMID35549942
PMCPMC9096768
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