2023
Building Resident Quality Improvement Knowledge and Engagement Through a Longitudinal, Mentored, and Experiential Learning-Based Quality Improvement Curriculum
Xiang J, Magier S, Gruen J, Welch M, Bilan V, Rodwin B, Norcott A, Merchant N. Building Resident Quality Improvement Knowledge and Engagement Through a Longitudinal, Mentored, and Experiential Learning-Based Quality Improvement Curriculum. MedEdPORTAL 2023, 19: 11310. PMID: 37081972, PMCID: PMC10110773, DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11310.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCurriculumHumansInternal MedicineInternship and ResidencyMentorsProblem-Based LearningQuality ImprovementConceptsQI curriculumQuality Improvement Knowledge Application ToolAdult learning theoryQuality improvement curriculumRecent academic yearQI projectQuality improvement knowledgeResident medical educationACGME core competenciesSuccessful educational initiativeQuality improvement trainingExperiential learningChief residentsImprovement curriculumQI educationAcademic yearQI knowledgeFaculty mentorsMedical educationQI skillsInternal medicine residentsCurriculumLearning theoryEducational initiativesQI concepts
2022
Utilization of an Internal Medicine Triaging Resident in the Emergency Department Reduces Preventable Admissions and Improves Trainee Experiences
Saffo S, Rodwin B, Dalton R, Tarabar A, Merchant N. Utilization of an Internal Medicine Triaging Resident in the Emergency Department Reduces Preventable Admissions and Improves Trainee Experiences. Southern Medical Journal 2022, 115: 707-711. PMID: 36055659, DOI: 10.14423/smj.0000000000001434.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEducation, Medical, GraduateEmergency MedicineEmergency Service, HospitalHumansInternship and ResidencyPilot ProjectsTriageConceptsTransitions of careEmergency departmentHospital utilizationPreventable admissionsSingle-center pilot studyPatient safetyInitial patient managementIM traineesPatient care requirementsVeterans Affairs hospitalInternal medicine serviceGraduate Medical EducationIntegrated health systemInitial managementMedical admissionsED physiciansMedical patientsInpatient providersInpatient settingPatient managementTrainee experienceMedicine serviceCare requirementsED performance metricsSuboptimal communication
2021
Improving the Quality of Inpatient Discharge Instructions: An Evaluation and Implementation of Best Practices
Rodwin BA, Bilan VP, Gunderson CG, Merchant NB. Improving the Quality of Inpatient Discharge Instructions: An Evaluation and Implementation of Best Practices. Southern Medical Journal 2021, 114: 445-449. PMID: 34345921, DOI: 10.14423/smj.0000000000001284.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Bedside Rounds Valued But Not Preferred
Merchant NB, Federman DG. Bedside Rounds Valued But Not Preferred. Southern Medical Journal 2017, 110: 531-537. PMID: 28771651, DOI: 10.14423/smj.0000000000000689.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAttitude of Health PersonnelHumansInternal MedicineInternship and ResidencyMedical Staff, HospitalSelf ReportTeaching RoundsConceptsPatient-friendly languagePatient-centered careClinical skillsTrainees' clinical skillsPatient confusionMajor barrierPatient careBedside roundsPrior exposurePhysiciansPhysical examination skillsQualtrics survey toolResidency programsFive-point Likert scaleExamination skillsTrainee educationProlongationCareSurvey toolBDRLikert scaleResidentsPotential concernOral presentationsPatients