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Long-term pediatrician outcomes of a parent led curriculum in developmental disabilities.
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Research in developmental disabilities [Res Dev Disabil] 2017 Jan; Vol. 60, pp. 16-23. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Nov 19. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Previous research has demonstrated high satisfaction and perceived relevance of Project DOCC (Delivery of Chronic Care), a parent led curriculum in developmental disabilities, across a sample of medical residents.<br />Aims: The influence of such a training program on the clinical practices and professional activities of these residents once they are established in their careers as physicians, however, has not been studied; this was the aim of the present study.<br />Methods: An anonymous follow-up survey was designed and disseminated to physicians who participated in Project DOCC during their one-month developmental disabilities rotation as part of their pediatrics or medicine/pediatric residency between 2002 and 2010. Fifty-eight physicians completed the survey.<br />Results: The findings suggest that participation in a parent led curriculum during medical residency had a lasting impact on physicians' relationships with families. Specifically, a majority of the physicians espoused a family-centered approach to care, a sensitivity to the interactional effect that caring for a Child with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) has on family members, the need for physicians to have a prominent role in community resource coordination, and the importance of an integrated approach to health care provision.<br />Conclusions: Use of a parent led curriculum as a means to increase the provision of family-centered care by physicians is supported.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1873-3379
- Volume :
- 60
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Research in developmental disabilities
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27875781
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2016.11.004