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Table 3 Correspondence between the one-minute preceptor model, and the interventions developed for the MacPLUS FS trial

From: Increasing the quantity and quality of searching for current best evidence to answer clinical questions: protocol and intervention design of the MacPLUS FS Factorial Randomized Controlled Trials

 

One-minute preceptor teaching “steps”

Corresponding facilitators for evidence retrieval in MPFS trial

Interventions in the trial

1

Identify teaching opportunities

Identify searching opportunities by recording clinical questions.

A

Clinical Question Recorder

2

Get a commitment

Prompt search by helping recall unanswered clinical questions.

A

Clinical Question Reminder

3

Probe for evidence supporting clinical practice

Facilitate appropriate use of pyramid of EBM resources through continuous guidance.

B

Evidence Retrieval Coach

4

Teach general rules

Provide tailored short videos of `small bites’ of teaching & tips on evidence retrieval.

B

Evidence Retrieval Coach

5

Feedback (Reinforce what was done right/Correct mistakes)

Provide feedback on frequency of searches and depth of use, compared to peers. Engage with gamification.

C

Audit, Feedback & Gamification

6

Identify next objectives

Keep track of questions answered in a virtual logbook.

A

Reflective practice

Clinical Question Recorder