Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2001):

Improving medical students' knowledge of systems-based practice.

Full Abstract

Systems-based practice is an important aspect of medical education. This study evaluates the effectiveness of an eight-hour intervention on medical students' knowledge of the principles of managed care. A pre-test on basic managed care principles was administered to freshman medical students at Mercer University. After an eight- hour managed care curriculum was presented to these students, a post-test was administered. The pre-test and post-test scores on the material increased a mean score of 9.7 points (p < 0.001). Our conclusion is that providing as little as eight-hours of instruction on managed care topics can significantly improve first-year medical students' knowledge and understanding of systems-based practice.

Author information

Author/s: Boltri, John M (JM); Vogel, Robert L (RL); Tindall, William N (WN); Tedders, Stuart H (SH);

Affiliation: Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, GA, USA.

Grants: 1D45PE50190-01 (Agency:BHP HRSA HHS)

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

Journal: Managed care quarterly (Manag Care Q), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-; vol 10 (issue 1) : pp 29-32

Dates: Created 2005/07/01; Completed 2005/08/18; Revised 2007/11/14;

PMID: 15991398, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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Adult Competency-Based Education - methods Curriculum Education, Medical, Undergraduate - methods Educational Measurement Evidence-Based Medicine - education Georgia Health Care Costs

Health Care Costs Humans Knowledge Managed Care Programs Program Evaluation Quality Assurance, Health Care Schools, Medical Students, Medical

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