Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Resident competencies before and after short intensive care unit rotations: a multicentre pilot observational study.
Residency programs need to understand the competencies developed by residents during an intensive care unit (ICU) rotation, so that curricula and assessments maximize residents' learning. The primary study objective was to evaluate the feasibility for training programs and acceptability by residents of conducting a multi-competency assessment during a four-week ICU rotation. ⋯ A monthly multi-competency assessment for specialty residents rotating in the ICU is likely feasible for most programs with appropriate resources, and generally acceptable for residents. Specialty residents' cognitive reasoning and procedural skills may improve during a four-week ICU rotation, whereas communication skills may not.