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. 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. 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. 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. Conclusions Use of a parent led curriculum as a means to increase the provision of family-centered care by physicians is supported.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 16-23 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Research in Developmental Disabilities |
Volume | 60 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Developmental disability
- Family-centered care
- Medical curriculum
- Parent advocacy
- Pediatrician
- Resident education
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Clinical Psychology