Objective

2

To explore the teaching effect of multi-disciplinary treatment (MDT) integrated into the standardized training of residents in the nephrology department.

Methods

2

Some resident physicians who received standardized training in the Department of Nephrology of Shanghai TCM-integrated Hospital fell into two groups. Sixteen residents were chosen randomly from Jan. 1

st

2021 to Nov. 30

th

2021 to form the control group which received clinical training in the traditional way. Another sixteen residents were chosen randomly from Jan. 1

st

2022 to Nov. 30

th

2022 to form the experimental group which received training by means of MDT. Through comparisons in terms of exit examination scores

and questionnaire and satisfaction survey results

the teaching effects of two groups were observed.

Results

2

The scores of the exit examinations of the experimental group were higher than those of the control group. The questionnaire survey results showed that the former group was significantly better than the latter in learner autonomy

theoretical knowledge

problem solving abilities

clinical reasoning

teamwork and communication skills. The satisfaction survey showed that the experimental group was more satisfied with the teaching than control group with statistically significant difference (

P

<

0.05).

Conclusion

2

The application of MDT in the standardized training for resident physicians in the nephrology department could yield positive results

improving their clinical competences.