Assessment of Pediatric Residents’ Communication and Interpersonal Skills During Family-Centered Rounds

Abstract

Family-centered rounds provide more opportunities for direct observation of residents' competence in accordance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education guidelines. This rounds format also encourages a climate that improves residents' ability to self-assess. Residents' communication skills can be assessed by using the Communication Assessment Tool in an efficient and timely manner, because all evaluators are present at the bedside during family-centered rounds.